CarVerify

Free Car Check

N602 PBC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,721 mi
Last recorded119,721 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 PBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,721 miles

Front both sides track rod end boots perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 119,719 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both sides track rod end boots perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,752 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2016 111,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,152 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 80,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 80,647 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper damage due to accident

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,496 miles

Coolant leak

car over heating

Fail 30 Jan 2009 74,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Coolant leak

car over heating

Fail 27 Oct 2008 73,408 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)

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

wiper blade smearing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 70,549 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 70,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Front wiper smears slightly

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Propshaft centre coupling worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,764 miles

as per previous mot

Fail 21 Nov 2006 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper smears slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,507 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 63,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front wheel has slight play

nail in tyre

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N602 PBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N602 PBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N602 PBC?

You can check the full history of N602 PBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N602 PBC registered?

N602 PBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1995.

Is N602 PBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N602 PBC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N602 PBC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N602 PBC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.