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N563 XNN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,708 mi
Last recorded134,708 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 XNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 134,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rearfloors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2013 134,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front and rear brake flexis cracking

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

front and rear steel brake pipes painted with thick paint

offside front door mirror starting to discolour

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 13 Sep 2013 134,686 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

front and rear brake flexis cracking

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front and rear steel brake pipes corroded

front and rear steel brake pipes painted with thick paint

offside front door mirror starting to discolour

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Feb 2010 133,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic trims shields and gaurds covering some pertscribed areas

Fail 25 Feb 2010 133,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

plastic trims shields and gaurds covering some pertscribed areas

Pass 12 Dec 2008 128,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 128,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 126,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 126,536 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 123,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Sill covers fitted

both front and rear chassis rails have some corrosion

head lamp aim on o and on lower limits

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2005 117,490 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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N563 XNN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N563 XNN, 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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N563 XNN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1995.

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