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N141 FBD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,670 mi
Last recorded75,670 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 75,670 miles

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front faded misty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 75,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front faded misty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 75,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 75,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed over heating lose of water (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 75,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,670 miles

n/s and o/s rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

n/s and o/s rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,679 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall srubbed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

steel wheels fitted to front and alloy wheels fitted to rear

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,152 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

diff oil leak

front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2017 68,152 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

diff oil leak

front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,019 miles

front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

oil leak from diff

slight corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,644 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 12 Jun 2015 54,644 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,602 miles

wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,534 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,473 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)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,610 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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N141 FBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N141 FBD, 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 N141 FBD registered?

N141 FBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is N141 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N141 FBD shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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