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N339 TAX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,829 mi
Last recorded188,829 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 188,829 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 188,807 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 188,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 178,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 170,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 170,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 163,427 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 163,423 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 147,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 132,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advize spare wheel fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 132,496 miles

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

advize spare wheel fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2005 118,386 miles

ADVISE OLD PADS FITTED ON NEW DISCS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 118,330 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE FRONT DISCS NEW OLD PADS REFITTED

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

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

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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N339 TAX 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 53.8%.

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 N339 TAX, 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 N339 TAX registered?

N339 TAX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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