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N71 MHG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,745 mi
Last recorded150,745 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 MHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,745 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 147,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 141,312 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 140,387 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2016 138,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2015 136,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres cracking on edges

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 20 May 2014 134,988 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable at time of test

rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Fail 20 May 2014 134,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked but still readable at time of test

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

Pass 16 May 2013 132,570 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 130,244 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 130,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 128,061 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 124,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 124,648 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 120,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 115,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 108,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 102,532 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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N71 MHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N71 MHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N71 MHG registered?

N71 MHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N71 MHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 MHG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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