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N953 ELT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,378 mi
Last recorded71,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 ELT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 71,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,063 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 70,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,197 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 44,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,181 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,181 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,783 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,243 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,557 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,769 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,769 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 34,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,638 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 30,638 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,823 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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N953 ELT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 N953 ELT, 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 N953 ELT registered?

N953 ELT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N953 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N953 ELT shows 28 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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