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N540 UNV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,837 mi
Last recorded164,837 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 UNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 164,837 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 164,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 153,225 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 145,294 miles

steel brake pipes front to hoses -rear to coupling rear coupling to hoses greased

track rod end couplings worn on both sides

Pass 3 Dec 2007 140,795 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 20 Nov 2007 140,425 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 15 Dec 2006 131,205 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 UNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N540 UNV, 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 N540 UNV registered?

N540 UNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1995.

Is N540 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 UNV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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