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N493 DTP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 DTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,609 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill drain holes rotted away (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dif oil has leaking

oil leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2015 79,454 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dif oil has leaking

oil leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,257 miles

front to rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both side front steering system

Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both side front steering system

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,928 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 71,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front & offside front slight play in the steering system

Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front & offside front slight play in the steering system

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,656 miles

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,846 miles

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 57,925 miles

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 DTP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DTP, 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.

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N493 DTP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N493 DTP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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