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N981 ACP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,439 mi
Last recorded115,439 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 ACP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 115,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 111,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 109,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 109,839 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 104,045 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 100,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,397 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 92,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 868,847 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

FRONT PIPE HEAT SHIELD AND RETAINING DEVICE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF SCUFFS AND CRACKS

Fail 20 Nov 2007 86,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND SCUFFING

FRONT PIPE HEAT SHIELD AND RETAINING DEVICE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF SCUFFS AND CRACKS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heat shields on exhaust insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2006 82,521 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heat shields on exhaust insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2005 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N981 ACP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N981 ACP, 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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N981 ACP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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