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N554 HFB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,668 mi
Last recorded61,668 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,668 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers on rear suspension arms

free play in steering

rear diff leaking

Fail 6 Feb 2023 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers on rear suspension arms

free play in steering

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in n/s headlight. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,129 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,297 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,482 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,178 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 20 Aug 2008 42,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 37,217 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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N554 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N554 HFB, 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 N554 HFB registered?

N554 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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