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N752 XAU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

242,604 mi
Last recorded242,604 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN752 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 242,604 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 242,442 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Advise coolant light on

Advise rear diff leaking

Advise rear gearbox mount

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 241,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

coolant level warning lamp is on

strong smell of fuel but no revisable leaks

Fail 9 Dec 2016 241,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

coolant level warning lamp is on

strong smell of fuel but no revisable leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2015 237,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 229,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 220,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 210,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2011 201,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2010 190,150 miles

Fluctuating reading from nearside rear brake

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 190,150 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fluctuating reading from nearside rear brake

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 182,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 174,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 174,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Oct 2007 165,965 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 163,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 163,330 miles

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

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

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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N752 XAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N752 XAU, 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 N752 XAU registered?

N752 XAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1995.

Is N752 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N752 XAU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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