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N336 RPB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

228,223 mi
Last recorded228,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 RPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2014 228,223 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in front steering linkages

Pass 15 Jul 2013 224,972 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in front steering linkage

Pass 16 Jul 2012 221,290 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 221,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 215,985 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 211,186 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 211,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 204,571 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in driverside wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2008 198,961 miles

both rear brake hoses perished slightly

some play offside front wheel bearing

stone chip offside headlight

water damage rear no plate

Pass 13 Jul 2007 192,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 192,699 miles

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate water damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 183,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

internal headlamp adjuster inoperative adjusted manual

one nearside screenwasher jet blocked

rear number plate deteriorating

small chip in offside headlamp lens

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2006 183,021 miles

internal headlamp adjuster inoperative adjusted manual

one nearside screenwasher jet blocked

rear number plate deteriorating

small chip in offside headlamp lens

small chips in windscreen

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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N336 RPB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N336 RPB, 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 N336 RPB registered?

N336 RPB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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