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N846 TUK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 TUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 90,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,211 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,039 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 87,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 85,918 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 85,918 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,454 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,231 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 8,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,401 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 81,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 80,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 80,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 80,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N846 TUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N846 TUK, 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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N846 TUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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