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N150 ELW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,349 miles

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

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 150,632 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and off/s sills corroded,covered with side skirts.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 150,139 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Fail 7 Sep 2018 150,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 149,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 149,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 149,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 143,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion metal fuel pipes.Ok at time of test.

n/s boot floor corroded outside of prescribed area at time of test.

n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded.Ok at time of test.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge .Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

slight diff oil leak.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 143,205 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion metal fuel pipes.Ok at time of test.

n/s boot floor corroded outside of prescribed area at time of test.

n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded.Ok at time of test.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge .Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

slight diff oil leak.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 139,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2010 128,396 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 120,096 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 112,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 97,428 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 97,428 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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N150 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N150 ELW, 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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N150 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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