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N4 RBB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 RBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,910 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front wing bottom corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,871 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,531 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer assembly slight corrosion

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside front wing,nearside front door and nearside rear outer wheel arch panel slight corrosion

nearside outer body sill slight corrosion in places

nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places

offside rear outer wheel arch panel slight corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer assembly slight corrosion in places

nearside front and offside front tyres tread worn low on outer edges

nearside outer body sill slight corrosion in places

outer body panels on vehicle slight corrosion in places

slight oil leak from rear axle

Fail 24 Nov 2014 70,590 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer assembly slight corrosion in places

nearside front and offside front tyres tread worn low on outer edges

nearside outer body sill slight corrosion in places

outer body panels on vehicle slight corrosion in places

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,480 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,109 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,109 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,486 miles

slight dampness of fluid on steering damper

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,530 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,790 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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N4 RBB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N4 RBB, 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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N4 RBB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1995.

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