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N440 OAM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,686 mi
Last recorded135,686 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 OAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 135,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 135,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 135,401 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 135,401 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,167 miles

General corrosion evident under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 134,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 132,174 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake unions into flexis (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Sep 2015 132,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed at exit of centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings @ lower arm front mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake unions into flexis (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 130,681 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 130,245 miles

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

General corossion evident under vehicle.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 129,359 miles

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

General corrosion to all areas under vehicle.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 129,359 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion to all areas under vehicle.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,416 miles

General corossion under vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2010 123,239 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 123,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 119,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,890 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,944 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 108,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 108,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,077 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 99,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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N440 OAM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N440 OAM, 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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N440 OAM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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