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N976 VDB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,483 mi
Last recorded173,483 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 VDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 173,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 173,483 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 157,794 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 157,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 147,337 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 147,337 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Aug 2007 133,372 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 133,369 miles

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

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

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

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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N976 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N976 VDB, 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 N976 VDB registered?

N976 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 1995.

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