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N517 OAY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,428 mi
Last recorded97,428 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 97,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,611 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 80,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,209 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toward front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toward front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toward front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toward front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit with deterioration on sholder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,334 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing and showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,160 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,392 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 48,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,438 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 46,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 43,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,134 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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N517 OAY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N517 OAY, 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 N517 OAY registered?

N517 OAY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N517 OAY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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