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N97 FWR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,392 mi
Last recorded107,392 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 FWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 107,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 107,174 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 83,338 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 83,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

3X HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHTS OUT IN REAR SPOILER AND SPOILER PARTLY LOOSE

ADVISE IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES OF 14% AND SLIGHT TRAVEL IN BRAKE PEDAL

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS STARTING TO CORRODE ON BOTTOM OF SPRINGS IN LOWER ARM FITTING CUPS

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WEARING VERY LOW OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

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

REAR NEARSIDE METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE GOINT TO FLEX HOSE

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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N97 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N97 FWR, 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 N97 FWR registered?

N97 FWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N97 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 FWR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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