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N518 HFB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,495 miles

both rear arches corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,405 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,039 miles

both front tyres in poor condition 195/65/15

Fail 20 Aug 2013 87,039 miles

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

both front tyres in poor condition 195/65/15

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,422 miles

both front tyres perishing 195/65/15

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres perishing 195/65/15

engine over heating

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,094 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,957 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 69,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,306 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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N518 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N518 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 N518 HFB registered?

N518 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N518 HFB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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