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N493 HHT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 HHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,255 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 54,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,641 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,143 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 44,143 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 HHT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HHT, 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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What year was N493 HHT registered?

N493 HHT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1995.

Is N493 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N493 HHT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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