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N978 NGP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,465 mi
Last recorded281,465 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 NGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 281,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 257,678 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 257,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 202,425 miles

rear axel oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2008 241,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear axel oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 230,386 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 230,274 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 183,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 178,158 miles

both front tyres are cut in sidewall but not exposing chords

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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N978 NGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N978 NGP, 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 N978 NGP registered?

N978 NGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N978 NGP safe to buy?

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