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N781 ONV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,665 mi
Last recorded158,665 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 ONV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 158,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and blowing

Pass 20 Apr 2018 154,420 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 154,420 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 151,560 miles

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,984 miles

front shock absorbers slight leak

rear number plate detiorated

Fail 12 Apr 2016 147,949 miles

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

front shock absorbers slight leak

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 143,167 miles

front and rear tyres 75% worn

o/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2014 139,328 miles

front shock absorbers slight leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 134,725 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 125,190 miles

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

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 20 Apr 2010 119,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 119,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 116,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 116,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 111,528 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,332 miles

vt32 issued with vt30

Fail 3 Apr 2007 105,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 101,020 miles

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

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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N781 ONV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N781 ONV, 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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N781 ONV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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