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N870 PPE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,970 mi
Last recorded176,970 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN870 PPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 176,970 miles

Bonnet cable not fixed to release handle

Damage to OSF jacking point block missing NSF

Fan cover missing plus noise from one of the bearings play in fan hub, damage to lower rad cross member

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

NS mirror missing

Fail 8 May 2009 176,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cable not fixed to release handle

Damage to OSF jacking point block missing NSF

Fan cover missing plus noise from one of the bearings play in fan hub, damage to lower rad cross member

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

NS mirror missing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 165,915 miles

passanger door mirror missing

rear tyres aproaching limit

Fail 23 Apr 2007 153,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 153,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 135,809 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 135,809 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N870 PPE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol 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 N870 PPE, 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 N870 PPE registered?

N870 PPE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N870 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N870 PPE 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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