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N740 DBV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 129,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested engine overheated aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,168 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 124,166 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 121,260 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 121,256 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,578 miles

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

Front wiper worn

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 116,578 miles

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

Front wiper worn

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,635 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 19 Dec 2013 106,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 96,632 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 83,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side rear tyre splitting on outer edge

small moverment in both steering arms

starting to corroide needs good oil spray

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 64,354 miles

small moverment in steering box

Fail 5 Jan 2008 64,354 miles

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

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

small moverment in steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,105 miles

o/side rear tyre wearing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,848 miles

both front antiroll bar end cup bushes have slight play not excessive yet

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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N740 DBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N740 DBV, 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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N740 DBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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