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N588 OJD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 OJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,602 miles

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

no lumination of s.r.s lamp

oil around steering box area

Fail 28 Nov 2014 90,602 miles

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

oil around steering box area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,939 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,698 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

all suspension components have surface corrosion

all wheels have surface corrosion

nearside rear light lens cracked

steering damper has slight misting of oil

Fail 9 Jul 2011 46,816 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion

radiator damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,613 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,907 miles

OSF tyre perished in tread area

fuel hose connected to filter badly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF tyre perished in tread area

fuel hose connected to filter badly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,426 miles

both rear suspesion arm bushes perishing.

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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N588 OJD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N588 OJD, 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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N588 OJD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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