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N346 CCC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,658 mi
Last recorded145,658 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 CCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 145,658 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 145,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,733 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 133,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 120,314 miles

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

both front coil springs corroded

both front wings corroded

center stop lamp not working

emmissions test close to limits only just passed

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

fuel pipe at rear by fuel tank corroded

interior heater fan not working

oil leak on rear diff

rear discs slightly pitted and pads look low

slight play in steering system

vehicle rusty and corroded on underside

Fail 10 Nov 2011 120,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

both front coil springs corroded

both front wings corroded

center stop lamp not working

emmissions test close to limits only just passed

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

fuel pipe at rear by fuel tank corroded

interior heater fan not working

oil leak on rear diff

rear discs slightly pitted and pads look low

slight play in steering system

vehicle rusty and corroded on underside

Pass 9 Nov 2010 115,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust emissions took long time to pass

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear brake pipes are covered in grease

n/s/r tyre is perished (cracked) and tread depth is getting low on inner edge (2-3mm)

slight free play in steering system

suspension components are corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Fail 9 Nov 2010 115,853 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust emissions took long time to pass

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear brake pipes are covered in grease

n/s/r tyre is perished (cracked) and tread depth is getting low on inner edge (2-3mm)

slight free play in steering system

suspension components are corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,205 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak around rear diff

Pass 7 Nov 2008 108,129 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 6 Nov 2008 108,129 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 16 Nov 2007 100,752 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,526 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

fuel pump slightly noisey

Pass 25 Oct 2005 84,817 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N346 CCC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N346 CCC, 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 N346 CCC registered?

N346 CCC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N346 CCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N346 CCC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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