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N720 ATW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,480 mi
Last recorded168,480 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 168,480 miles

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

slight play in ns and os front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Fail 25 Feb 2013 168,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight play in ns and os front wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

Pass 13 Mar 2012 158,730 miles

Coolant leak

both o/s and n/s inner steering joints have slight play

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre close to limits and slightly out of shape

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 149,146 miles

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

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

all wheel rims heavily scuffed

patch on o/s front tyre wall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 140,686 miles

both front lower wish bone rear bushs braking up

Fail 22 Mar 2010 140,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both front lower wish bone rear bushs braking up

Pass 24 Mar 2009 128,960 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 128,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,035 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 114,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 109,329 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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N720 ATW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N720 ATW, 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 N720 ATW registered?

N720 ATW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 1995.

Is N720 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 ATW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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