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N493 BAU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 134,885 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 134,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 131,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 130,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 128,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 127,429 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 127,424 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 116,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 109,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 102,761 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 102,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N493 BAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N493 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N493 BAU registered?

N493 BAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N493 BAU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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