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N969 NUA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,160 mi
Last recorded58,160 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 58,160 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 58,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges, significant lack of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 52,445 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff + gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 49,577 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 48,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (perished) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 47,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,859 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,853 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,031 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,809 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,002 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,001 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,131 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,132 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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N969 NUA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 N969 NUA, 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 N969 NUA registered?

N969 NUA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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