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N851 PDV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,214 mi
Last recorded126,214 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,697 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 120,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 119,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2011 116,291 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,060 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 114,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 110,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 107,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 107,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,373 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 102,345 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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N851 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N851 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 N851 PDV registered?

N851 PDV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N851 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N851 PDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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