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N829 PDV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,608 mi
Last recorded62,608 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 57,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 51,848 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,139 miles

4 tyres perished not to ply or cords

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,378 miles

4 tyres perished not to ply or cords

Fail 12 Jan 2017 50,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

4 tyres perished not to ply or cords

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,420 miles

4 tyres perishing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,606 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,853 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 44,920 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,321 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 43,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,672 miles

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

both front indicators going white

ns rear bumper broken

slight play in os front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2010 40,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front indicators going white

ns rear bumper broken

slight play in os front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,848 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,406 miles

Nearside 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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N829 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N829 PDV, 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 N829 PDV registered?

N829 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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