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N140 OYF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 OYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 123,743 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2011 123,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seatbelt buckle missing.

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy/rough

Slight play in both front lower susp ball joints.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 123,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seat buckle missing.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy/rough.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 117,620 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 117,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

coolant leaking from rear of head/head gasket

oil leak rear differential

Pass 9 Jun 2006 111,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 111,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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N140 OYF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N140 OYF, 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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N140 OYF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 1995.

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