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N852 CJO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,702 mi
Last recorded131,702 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 CJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 131,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 131,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 130,184 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 130,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 126,758 miles

Near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Off side front tyre side wall cracking.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 126,758 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Near side rear tyre side wall cracking

Off side front tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 123,679 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 123,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 121,093 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play from nearside front steering arm

Pass 3 Dec 2013 121,093 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play from nearside front steering arm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,202 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,367 miles

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

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

nearside front steering arm play

Pass 26 Nov 2010 112,911 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 112,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

play from steering box

unable to fully inspect rear springs

Pass 26 Nov 2009 109,188 miles

slight play to nearside steering rack

unable to view both rear coil spring bottoms

Pass 18 Nov 2008 107,551 miles

play to o/s/f top strut mount

slight movement to o/s/f steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2007 105,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 101,981 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 101,981 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N852 CJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N852 CJO, 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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N852 CJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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