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N492 JVL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,037 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,022 miles

Both front lower arm trailing bushes split

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,214 miles

both front lower suspension arm trailing bushes split

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2014 116,370 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 116,370 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 115,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 114,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,182 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,892 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

both front shock absorbers slight leak

both front suspension arm bottom ball joints play

offside front brake disc warped

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,868 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2009 108,905 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside steering arm play

offside front bottom ball joint play

rear reg plate deteriorating

srs light intermittant

Pass 13 Nov 2008 105,768 miles

Exhaust downpipe heatshield rattling and catalytic convertor rattling

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate deteriorating

SRS warning illuminates intermittently

Fail 13 Nov 2008 105,768 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust downpipe heatshield rattling and catalytic convertor rattling

Front brake discs excessively corroded and worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate deteriorating

SRS warning illuminates intermittently

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,664 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 99,168 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 99,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 94,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 94,531 miles

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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N492 JVL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N492 JVL, 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 N492 JVL registered?

N492 JVL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N492 JVL safe to buy?

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