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N597 RNV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,076 mi
Last recorded63,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 54,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,839 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,612 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 50,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,387 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,989 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,014 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,709 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,676 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,104 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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N597 RNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N597 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 N597 RNV registered?

N597 RNV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1995.

Is N597 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 RNV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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