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N517 HAB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,963 mi
Last recorded129,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 HAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 129,963 miles

all brake pads getting very low

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 124,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 116,132 miles

Battery flat and insecure.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear fog lamp not working.

Offside rear brake noisy.

SRS warning lamp on intermittently.

Slight body corrosion.

Slight rear diff oil leak.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 116,132 miles

Battery flat and insecure.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside rear fog lamp not working.

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake noisy.

SRS warning lamp on intermittently.

Slight body corrosion.

Slight rear diff oil leak.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 83,758 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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N517 HAB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N517 HAB, 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 N517 HAB registered?

N517 HAB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N517 HAB safe to buy?

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