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N123 HRL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

92,962 mi
Last recorded92,962 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 HRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 92,962 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 92,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,929 miles

Front and rear body panels corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 92,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap does not attach securely to filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear body panels corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,483 miles

Body panels corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (all4) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 91,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (all 4) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (rear differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,394 miles

Body panels corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,787 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,056 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,208 miles

2 xs front tyres outter edges 2/3mm

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,336 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,659 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,818 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2005 63,163 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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N123 HRL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 N123 HRL, 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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N123 HRL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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