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N2 OBS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,936 mi
Last recorded103,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 OBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 103,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

free play st steering wheel

offside front and both rear outer wheel archs corroding

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge on limit

play all steering joints

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear seat back rest slight movement

rear subframe mounts corroding

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,936 miles

both front top ball joint boots perished

front metal brake pipes corroded

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

offside front wing damaged

play steering idler and steering joints

rear flexy perished

rear netal brake pipes corroded

rear seat back rest has movement

Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front top ball joint boots perished

front metal brake pipes corroded

fuel cap seal perished

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

offside front wing damaged

play steering idler and steering joints

rear flexy perished

rear netal brake pipes corroded

rear seat back rest has movement

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,936 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

has movement in all steering joint

o/s/f wing damaged

rear diff has movement

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 103,936 miles

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

offside front indicator lense damaged

offside front seatbelt damaged

rear bumper damaged

slight play steering box

slight play steering idler

Fail 12 Aug 2011 103,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r inner cv boot spilt

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

rear bumper damaged

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Sep 2010 103,936 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

rear seat back insure

Fail 31 Aug 2010 103,936 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

rear seat back insure

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,664 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 92,659 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

front wiper splitting

damage to osf tyre sidewall

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 89,233 miles

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

OSF WHEEL NOT AN ALLOY

Fail 20 Aug 2007 89,333 miles

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

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

OSF WHEEL NOT AN ALLOY

Pass 26 Aug 2006 86,186 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 86,186 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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N2 OBS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N2 OBS, 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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N2 OBS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1995.

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