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N59 HBV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,610 mi
Last recorded152,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 HBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 152,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 140,700 miles

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

power stearing pipes corroded

the underside of this vehicle is corroded but not excesive

Fail 25 Jun 2009 140,700 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

power stearing pipes corroded

the underside of this vehicle is corroded but not excesive

Pass 30 Jun 2008 130,195 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 130,075 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 120,588 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 120,589 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2005 117,517 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front crossmember damaged

rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2005 117,517 miles

front crossmember damaged

rear tyres low on inner edge

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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N59 HBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N59 HBV, 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 N59 HBV registered?

N59 HBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is N59 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N59 HBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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