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N598 VRD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,511 miles

Offside and nearside rear subframe mounting bushes in poor condition

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Play in both front wheel bearings

Steering damper leaking fluid

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 97,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,513 miles

both front tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2011 97,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2010 95,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 89,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,994 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,886 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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N598 VRD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N598 VRD, 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 N598 VRD registered?

N598 VRD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N598 VRD safe to buy?

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