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N973 LGP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,715 mi
Last recorded116,715 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 LGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak rear def

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,715 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak rear def

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,670 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,670 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,011 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 72,637 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)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2005 66,443 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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N973 LGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N973 LGP, 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 N973 LGP registered?

N973 LGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N973 LGP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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