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N5 WEN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,970 mi
Last recorded79,970 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 WEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,258 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,440 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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N5 WEN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N5 WEN, 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 N5 WEN registered?

N5 WEN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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