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N505 HFB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,737 mi
Last recorded141,737 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 141,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,082 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 113,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 114,143 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,388 miles

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

front brake pads showing wear

front cross member showing corrosion on offside

offside rear outer tail lamp out

Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,295 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 108,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 105,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 102,380 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,083 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 98,082 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 92,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 86,991 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 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N505 HFB, 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 N505 HFB registered?

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

Is N505 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 HFB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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