CarVerify

Free Car Check

N655 SDA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
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

RegistrationN655 SDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 87,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,424 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,424 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,080 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,598 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,619 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,702 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 59,701 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,221 miles

Oil leak

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

poly v belt worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

wheel trims fitted cant see pads auto box coller pipes corrodied

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,113 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,339 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
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

N655 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N655 SDA, 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 N655 SDA?

You can check the full history of N655 SDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N655 SDA registered?

N655 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 1995.

Is N655 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N655 SDA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N655 SDA 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 N655 SDA. 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.