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N815 XDC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,514 mi
Last recorded139,514 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 XDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 139,514 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 139,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 135,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front propshaft bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2007 128,053 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 127,844 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 111,659 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 111,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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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N815 XDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N815 XDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N815 XDC registered?

N815 XDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N815 XDC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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