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N562 HFB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN562 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 110,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,537 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 110,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,094 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose leaking pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor into boot (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor into boot (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,525 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 79,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,273 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,273 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,379 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 75,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,206 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,206 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,357 miles

S R S LIGHT TAKES LONG TIME TO GO OUT.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,990 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 35,465 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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N562 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 N562 HFB, 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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N562 HFB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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