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N891 XVU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 121,017 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

coolant radiator cap missing

front and rear wheel arch covers fitted

front and rear wheel arches corroded

offside front shocker corroded

offside front shocker slight mist of oil

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

powersteering pipes corroded

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 121,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

coolant radiator cap missing

front and rear wheel arch covers fitted

front and rear wheel arches corroded

offside front shocker corroded

offside front shocker slight mist of oil

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

powersteering pipes corroded

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 114,823 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes covered in greese

front and rear shock absobers casings corroded

front and rear suspension mounting areas slightly corroded

front windscreen has a scratch outside of zone A

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,232 miles

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

near and offside front wheel bering has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,674 miles

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

Steering arm link bush worn slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 100,634 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX

Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 94,445 miles

OIL LEAK ON REAR AXLE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A

Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,443 miles

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

OIL LEAK ON REAR AXLE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A

Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,181 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT//OIL//LEAK//ON//REAR//AXLE//

Pass 22 Nov 2007 86,752 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 86,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 82,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,339 miles

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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N891 XVU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N891 XVU, 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 N891 XVU registered?

N891 XVU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N891 XVU shows 14 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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