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N753 XDV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,761 mi
Last recorded204,761 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN753 XDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 204,761 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel cap seal is perishing

tow bar ball piece missing at time of test

Pass 28 May 2010 200,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer perished

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2010 200,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap sealing washer perished

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2009 196,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyre tread areas are starting to perish,osf tyre to 3mm ,nsr tyre pressure is low

non catalyst test performed at time of test (relevent manufacturers paperwork seen)

towing bar (tow ball)missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2009 196,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyre tread areas are starting to perish,osf tyre to 3mm ,nsr tyre pressure is low

non catalyst test performed at time of test (relevent manufacturers paperwork seen)

towing bar (tow ball)missing at time of test

Pass 15 May 2008 191,921 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 191,899 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 May 2007 186,640 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 182,633 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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N753 XDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol 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 N753 XDV, 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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N753 XDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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