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N571 SDA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,346 mi
Last recorded123,346 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 SDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,346 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 123,346 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 119,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,440 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush has movement boardering excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2012 113,991 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

dirt sheild insecure

low engin oil .

n/s head lamp aim pulling to right hand side.

n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses perishing.

n/s/f tyre low air presure.

n/s/f tyre perishing.

o/s/r tyre worn on iner edge.

oil leak round sump area.

seek dealer advice on steering system

tracking to be checked .

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,866 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,336 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 100,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 97,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 97,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,701 miles

SLIGHT DISTORTION TO REAR BRAKES.

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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N571 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N571 SDA, 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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N571 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1995.

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