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N959 LTY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,658 mi
Last recorded174,658 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN959 LTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 174,658 miles

Oil leak

all rear axle mounting bushers

Pass 19 May 2008 160,303 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 160,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 145,139 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 143,621 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 136,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 136,762 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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N959 LTY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N959 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

N959 LTY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N959 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N959 LTY shows 7 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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