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N565 RNV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 155,072 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

SRS light stays on for a few minutes then goes off

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,947 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 123,932 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 123,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 110,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 106,424 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,821 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 82,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N565 RNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N565 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 N565 RNV registered?

N565 RNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N565 RNV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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