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N965 FDH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,295 mi
Last recorded128,295 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 FDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,295 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 128,295 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 125,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 122,827 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 122,827 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE: Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge nearly to cords

Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wheel bearings have some play in them

near side outer sill too floor has been repair badly

Fail 8 Oct 2009 120,850 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wheel bearings have some play in them

near side outer sill too floor has been repair badly

Pass 8 Oct 2008 115,311 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 106,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 100,478 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 92,640 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

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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N965 FDH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N965 FDH, 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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N965 FDH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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