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N558 JBV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,013 mi
Last recorded107,013 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 JBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,013 miles

Both rear and passenger side front shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipes corroded across front sub-frame

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside

Drivers side front and passenger side rear brakes binding slightly

Drivers side front lower ball joint gaiter split

Drivers side rear brake pipe corroded

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3mm of tread

Exhaust system corroded

Freeplay present in passenger side idler control arm

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

Passenger side door mirror loose

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 2mm of tread

Rear of sills corroded

Slight freeplay in drivers side rear wheel bearing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers side of fuel tank strap corroded around mount

Fail 9 Dec 2008 103,635 miles

Drivers side front bottom balljoint boot split

Drivers side front brake binding slightly

Drivers side rear, and both front coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear of sills slightly corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres worn down to 2-3mm (passenger side slightly worse)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,635 miles

Drivers side front bottom balljoint boot split

Drivers side front brake binding slightly

Drivers side rear, and both front coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inside faces

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

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

Rear of sills slightly corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres worn down to 2-3mm (passenger side slightly worse)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 96,729 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Drivers side front brake binding slightly

Fuel pipes corroded (at tank)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to approx.2mm in centre of tread (drivers side rear 3-4mm)

SLIGHT freeplay in drivers side rear wheel bearing

Slight corrosion forming at rear of vehicle sills

Small section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (at rear of tank)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,045 miles

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Fail 23 Nov 2006 93,045 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CO Content high-advise investigation/repair (on limit)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces (passenger side worse)

Fuel pipe corroded at tank end

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to approx.3mm

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 88,245 miles

Front brake inbalance (21%)

Fuel pipe corroded at rear

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

Passenger side rear tyre near wear indicator

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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N558 JBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 N558 JBV, 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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N558 JBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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