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N505 DJC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,895 mi
Last recorded127,895 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 DJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 127,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 124,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 124,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,012 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 119,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 114,195 miles

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

oil level on min

Fail 8 Aug 2011 114,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

oil level on min

Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,340 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 111,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 108,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 107,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,771 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 100,758 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 92,357 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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N505 DJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N505 DJC, 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

How do I check the history of N505 DJC?

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What year was N505 DJC registered?

N505 DJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N505 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 DJC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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