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N642 OCU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,792 mi
Last recorded101,792 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN642 OCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisey silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake flexi hose ferrules are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are slightly perished

fuel pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 95,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 92,468 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,495 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,986 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,986 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,012 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

throttle return spring incomplete

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 69,574 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,242 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,242 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N642 OCU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N642 OCU, 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 N642 OCU registered?

N642 OCU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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