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N530 UOF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,255 mi
Last recorded169,255 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 UOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 169,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 167,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 167,065 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 167,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 164,205 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 164,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 160,023 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 159,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 155,034 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2007 148,814 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 148,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 142,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 134,834 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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N530 UOF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N530 UOF, 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 N530 UOF registered?

N530 UOF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N530 UOF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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