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N878 OHV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,810 mi
Last recorded139,810 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,810 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm 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)

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 133,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 16 Feb 2017 133,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,177 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 120,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,608 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 97,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,225 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,225 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 83,548 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,243 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fuel pipe corroding.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,243 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipe corroding.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,044 miles

oil leaking from rear axle diff area.

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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N878 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N878 OHV, 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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N878 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1995.

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