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N587 HFB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,297 mi
Last recorded195,297 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2016 195,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 189,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 181,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 175,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 168,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 162,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 155,190 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 146,813 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 136,066 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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N587 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N587 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 N587 HFB registered?

N587 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N587 HFB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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