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N662 NEC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,945 mi
Last recorded120,945 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN662 NEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 120,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Corrosion in fuel pipes, rear floor areas, rear shock absorbers, front suspension top spring seats & front brake pipes. Slight seep nearside front shock absorber.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,664 miles

Offside rear brake pad wearing thin. Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded. Slight corrosion front crossmember, front arches, offside rear inner sill, brake & fuel pipes & rear suspension arms.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 111,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust flange nuts/bolts getting thin. Propshaft front rubber mounting & centre bearing worn - advise replacement. Slight corrosion front crossmember,front arches,offside rear inner sill,brake & fuel pipes & rear suspension arms.

Slight corrosion nearside rear brake disc (advise replace with pads)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,049 miles

Slight corrosion front crossmember, front arches, offside rear inner sills, front brake pipes, front to rear brake pipes & fuel pipes. Clicking noise from offside rear wheel on rotation due to outer brake pad slightly loose in carrier.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 101,932 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion front crossmember, front arches, offside rear inner sills, front brake pipes, front to rear brake pipes & fuel pipes. Clicking noise from offside rear wheel on rotation due to outer brake pad slightly loose in carrier.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,918 miles

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

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 25 Mar 2009 78,229 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2008 70,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,796 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,364 miles

rear offside tyre wearing thin

Fail 17 Mar 2006 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear offside tyre wearing thin

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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N662 NEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N662 NEC, 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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N662 NEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1995.

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