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N782 DNK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,721 mi
Last recorded170,721 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 DNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 170,721 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 170,491 miles

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 170,315 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 157,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 157,507 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 141,855 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 141,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 138,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 124,569 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 124,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 113,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 105,835 miles

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

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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N782 DNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N782 DNK, 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 N782 DNK registered?

N782 DNK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N782 DNK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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