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N921 PTL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,804 mi
Last recorded115,804 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN921 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 115,804 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle pinion seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,179 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 109,178 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated At gearbox Joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Checked 5psi. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,931 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,974 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,134 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,794 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,617 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,458 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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N921 PTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N921 PTL, 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 N921 PTL registered?

N921 PTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1995.

Is N921 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N921 PTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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