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N858 VDB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

192,618 mi
Last recorded192,618 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 VDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 192,618 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 191,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Fail 8 Nov 2005 178,548 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass is missing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak from engine, not getting on brakes tyres or exhaust

offside rear outer sidelight does not work

oil leak from differential

possible leak from steering damper †

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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N858 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N858 VDB, 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 N858 VDB registered?

N858 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N858 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 VDB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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