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N847 NBV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,235 mi
Last recorded112,235 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 NBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 112,235 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,378 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 109,378 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 103,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 93,849 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 93,849 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise nearside rear brake hose ferrule and pipe corroded ok time test

advise rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Dec 2006 86,128 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 86,127 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn in centre

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,262 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 77,242 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diferential unit

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

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N847 NBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N847 NBV, 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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What year was N847 NBV registered?

N847 NBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N847 NBV safe to buy?

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