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N551 RNV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,813 mi
Last recorded179,813 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 179,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 174,470 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 167,282 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 167,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 159,548 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 151,906 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 141,875 miles

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N551 RNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N551 RNV, 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 N551 RNV registered?

N551 RNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is N551 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 RNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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