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N745 AKU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,181 mi
Last recorded228,181 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 228,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

above normal lift in both front bottom ball joints

accident damage to o/s of vehicle

advise further attension to front brakes on max

front brake pads & discs showing wear & corrosion

light scrapes in windscreen top of swept area

n/s/f headllamp glass stone chip

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 21 Sep 2010 228,181 miles

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

above normal lift in both front bottom ball joints

accident damage to o/s of vehicle

advise further attension to front brakes on max

front brake pads & discs showing wear & corrosion

light scrapes in windscreen top of swept area

n/s/f headllamp glass stone chip

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 16 Sep 2010 228,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

tow bar & ball fitted ok

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

above normal lift in both front bottom ball joints

accident damage to o/s of vehicle

front brake pads & discs showing wear & corrosion

light scrapes in windscreen top of swept area

n/s/f headllamp glass stone chip

Pass 18 Sep 2009 206,653 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 206,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 189,372 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 187,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 183,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 180,963 miles

Nearside front shoch absorber slightly leaking

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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N745 AKU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N745 AKU, 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 N745 AKU registered?

N745 AKU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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