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N155 DCC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

228,830 mi
Last recorded228,830 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 DCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 228,830 miles

General under body corrosion.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All 3 rear brake pipes around junction joint (very rusty in places) (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play detected at steering wheel, and at N.S.F wheel (covers fitted preventing full inspection at this time). (2.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 228,817 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases quite loud (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

General under body corrosion.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All 3 rear brake pipes around junction joint (very rusty in places) (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play detected at steering wheel, and at N.S.F wheel (covers fitted preventing full inspection at this time). (2.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 222,511 miles

Advise both front wings/wheel arches are corroded

Advise the underside of the vehicle is very muddy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 222,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise both front wings/wheel arches are corroded

Advise the underside of the vehicle is very muddy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 208,170 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 208,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 196,495 miles

Both front wings have corrosion but not causing sharp edges

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

Underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 14 Jan 2013 196,491 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front wings have corrosion but not causing sharp edges

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

Underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 11 Jan 2012 184,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in n/s front wing

n/s front inner steel wheel slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2012 184,524 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion in n/s front wing

n/s front inner steel wheel slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2011 171,986 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 171,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 159,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 149,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f seat belt slight damage + slight fraying

slight play n/s/f inner trackrod/slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to see inner steering joints

Fail 4 Dec 2008 146,910 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f seat belt slight damage + slight fraying

slight play n/s/f inner trackrod/slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to see inner steering joints

Pass 7 Dec 2007 135,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2007 135,088 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2006 123,385 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 123,382 miles

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

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

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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N155 DCC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N155 DCC, 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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N155 DCC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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