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C20 OBM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 OBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014

o-s front tyre side wall damaged

slight fluctuation o-s rear brake

Fail 8 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o-s front tyre side wall damaged

slight fluctuation o-s rear brake

Pass 6 Dec 2013 277,281 miles

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

all four tyres damaged on side walls

Fail 2 Dec 2013 277,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

all four tyres damaged on side walls

Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

advise n/s/r boot floor corroded

advise slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 30 Nov 2011 111,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to rear of vehicle

advise n/s/r boot floor corroded

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,880 miles

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

advise both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 107,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,667 miles

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2008 95,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,203 miles

nsf balljoint has 2 nuts fitted unsure of repair

Fail 27 Mar 2007 94,201 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 90,947 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 discs becoming corroded

steering damper weak

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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C20 OBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C20 OBM, 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 C20 OBM registered?

C20 OBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is C20 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 OBM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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