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N890 LAG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,205 mi
Last recorded93,205 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 LAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,205 miles

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

nail n/s/r, both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,615 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 79,984 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,626 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,979 miles

Slight leak from differential (not excessive)

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Slight leak from differential (not excessive)

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,275 miles

ns mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr stop lamp lens cracked

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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N890 LAG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N890 LAG, 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 N890 LAG registered?

N890 LAG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N890 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N890 LAG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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