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N540 NBC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,290 mi
Last recorded165,290 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 NBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 165,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 156,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 156,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 148,814 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 148,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 131,662 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 131,662 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 116,288 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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N540 NBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N540 NBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N540 NBC registered?

N540 NBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 1995.

Is N540 NBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 NBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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