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N136 PPC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,086 mi
Last recorded17,086 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 PPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,086 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock absorbers weak

corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/front bumper insecure

n/s/front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear differential stained

Fail 25 Jul 2013 170,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock absorbers weak

corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/front bumper insecure

n/s/front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

rear brake discs in very poor condition

rear differential stained

Pass 20 Mar 2012 163,822 miles

engine oil leak

front bumper fitting poor

rear plate deteriated

rear suspension bushes poor condition

unable to check rear seat belts

washer fluid congealed

Fail 19 Mar 2012 163,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front bumper fitting poor

rear plate deteriated

rear suspension bushes poor condition

unable to check rear seat belts

washer fluid congealed

Pass 9 Mar 2011 156,681 miles

engine oil leaks

handbrake adjustment poor

rear drivesaft seals weeping

repeaters faded

screen marked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 156,681 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

engine oil leaks

handbrake adjustment poor

rear drivesaft seals weeping

repeaters faded

screen marked

Pass 4 Mar 2010 149,002 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 146,034 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 141,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 137,231 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 137,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 133,663 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 133,663 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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N136 PPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N136 PPC, 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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N136 PPC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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