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N250 DCR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,621 mi
Last recorded145,621 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 DCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 145,621 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread surface

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 145,621 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread surface

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,528 miles

Front Wiper Blade Poor Condition

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight Play In steering rack inner joints.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,454 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 140,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 140,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 134,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 131,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 124,962 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r boot bowl slightly holed by corrosion not within 30 cm of any prescribed area

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 7 Apr 2011 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r boot bowl slightly holed by corrosion not within 30 cm of any prescribed area

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 19 Aug 2010 123,242 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

boot floor o/s/r well and back panel n/s/r by exhaust mount holed and corroded but not within any precribed area

front discs worn

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs and front coils slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 123,242 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

boot floor o/s/r well and back panel n/s/r by exhaust mount holed and corroded but not within any precribed area

front discs worn

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs and front coils slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 118,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some rust in brake pipes. some wear in brake discs.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 118,969 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some rust in brake pipes. some wear in brake discs.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 114,588 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 109,955 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 109,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

boot floor corroded not holed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 103,912 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 99,654 miles

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

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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N250 DCR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N250 DCR, 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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N250 DCR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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