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N739 LEX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,088 mi
Last recorded163,088 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 163,088 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 163,088 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 161,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 158,462 miles

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Fail 10 Oct 2018 158,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 13 Oct 2017 156,394 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 156,394 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 154,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced indicator (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 154,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced indicator (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 153,394 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 149,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 149,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 146,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 146,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,879 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 60,879 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 137,462 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 128,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 128,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 123,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 117,271 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 107,536 miles

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Fail 23 Oct 2006 107,530 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 102,734 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 102,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Power steering pump noisy.

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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N739 LEX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N739 LEX, 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 N739 LEX registered?

N739 LEX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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The MOT history for N739 LEX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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