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N822 VRD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,173 mi
Last recorded144,173 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 144,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

suspect radiator leak?

vehicle failing emissions test when aborted,c/o too high and suspect cat convertor not working?

Pass 30 Apr 2010 133,477 miles

front wiper arm has an intermittant park problem.

slight movement in offside front suspension arm bushes.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 122,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 114,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 110,510 miles

all four tyres in very poor condition

Pass 8 May 2006 104,636 miles

ALL TYRES ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Fail 8 May 2006 104,636 miles

ALL TYRES ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

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

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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N822 VRD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N822 VRD, 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 N822 VRD registered?

N822 VRD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1995.

Is N822 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N822 VRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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