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N86 POD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 POD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 127,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 127,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 121,242 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,583 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,641 miles

fuel pipe union off fuel tank is corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 May 2014 78,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 78,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,877 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,642 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 74,642 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all tyres have signs of cracking around outside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,107 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,107 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,927 miles

rear no plate faded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,066 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,048 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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N86 POD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N86 POD, 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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N86 POD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N86 POD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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