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N70 HAY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,271 mi
Last recorded94,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 HAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 90,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 83,704 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 83,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 79,109 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 May 2022 71,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 65,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 59,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,488 miles

both front tyres out of shape slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,793 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,793 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,822 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,552 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front windscreen wiper not 100% effective

oil leaking from rear diff

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,610 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,219 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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N70 HAY 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 89.5%.

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 N70 HAY, 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 N70 HAY registered?

N70 HAY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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