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N158 NCK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,113 mi
Last recorded158,113 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 NCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 158,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 156,254 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 156,254 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innrsill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced iner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 153,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 151,581 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 148,312 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 148,286 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,107 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 139,016 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 130,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 121,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 112,685 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 95,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,087 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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N158 NCK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N158 NCK, 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 N158 NCK registered?

N158 NCK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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