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N103 MAV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,488 mi
Last recorded142,488 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 MAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 142,488 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 121,626 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 121,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,315 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 112,222 miles

holed corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch not in prescribed area

lots of under body surface corrosion

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2010 112,221 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

holed corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch not in prescribed area

lots of under body surface corrosion

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 110,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 110,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 108,120 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 184,738 miles

both exhaust cats are slightly noisy .

Fail 27 Nov 2007 184,738 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both exhaust cats are slightly noisy .

Pass 13 Nov 2006 181,799 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 181,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 175,281 miles

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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N103 MAV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N103 MAV, 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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N103 MAV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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