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N125 SGY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,666 mi
Last recorded183,666 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 SGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 183,666 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 168,967 miles

noise from rear on drive take up

Fail 20 May 2011 168,510 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

noise from rear on drive take up

Pass 2 Jun 2010 162,659 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 162,657 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 150,035 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 30 May 2009 150,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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 10 Dec 2008 138,829 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

catalytic converters noisey and ratling

Fail 10 Dec 2008 138,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

catalytic converters noisey and ratling

Pass 3 Jun 2008 124,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 124,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 120,057 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 120,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 112,257 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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N125 SGY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N125 SGY, 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 N125 SGY registered?

N125 SGY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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