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N536 ELW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,368 mi
Last recorded143,368 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 143,368 miles

Body corrosion to vehicle

Drivebelt perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,952 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pads wearing unevenly

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Pads wearing unevenly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 128,347 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Pads wearing unevenly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 117,158 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 117,158 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 85,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,758 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 70,453 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 79,387 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,838 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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N536 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N536 ELW, 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 N536 ELW registered?

N536 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N536 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N536 ELW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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