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N957 VDB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

135,540 mi
Last recorded135,540 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 VDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 135,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

o/s front indicator lense missing

srs light on

Pass 31 Dec 2009 126,208 miles

FRONT REG SIGHTLY WORN.

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR BUMPER CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

Fail 31 Dec 2009 126,208 miles

FRONT REG SIGHTLY WORN.

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BUMPER CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 118,833 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 118,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 115,288 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 115,288 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N957 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N957 VDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N957 VDB registered?

N957 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 1995.

Is N957 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N957 VDB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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