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N947 DRP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,011 mi
Last recorded197,011 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 197,011 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 197,010 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear discs distorted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 186,138 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 185,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 172,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 161,252 miles

front number plate starting to separate

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 158,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 154,845 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 154,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N947 DRP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N947 DRP, 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 N947 DRP registered?

N947 DRP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 1995.

Is N947 DRP safe to buy?

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