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N855 TUK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,002 mi
Last recorded143,002 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 TUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 143,002 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 143,001 miles

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)

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

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rack ends

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,932 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,082 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 98,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

evidence of water leak.

n/s & o/s rear subframe mountings rusty advise attention.

n/s front steel brake pipe rusty advise attention.

n/s front tyre worn close to limit advise replacement.

o/s front inner wheel arch liner insecure.

o/s front top spring mounting rusty advise attention.

slight wear in o/s front lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,612 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre has excessive cracks around the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2008 92,598 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,593 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 84,513 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 84,513 miles

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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N855 TUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N855 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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N855 TUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N855 TUK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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