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N588 WNA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,778 mi
Last recorded126,778 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 WNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 126,778 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

rear o/s rear brake disc corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 10 Dec 2012 126,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

rear o/s rear brake disc corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake disc corroded

S.R.S lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,457 miles

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

advise rear offside brake disc corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,788 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 81,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,415 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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N588 WNA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N588 WNA, 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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N588 WNA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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