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N959 DSL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,434 mi
Last recorded55,434 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 DSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust condition

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,401 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust condition

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,380 miles

Exhaust condition

Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,380 miles

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

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

Exhaust condition

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,992 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 41,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,515 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,113 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,804 miles

fuel pipe badly corroded

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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N959 DSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N959 DSL, 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 N959 DSL registered?

N959 DSL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is N959 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N959 DSL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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