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N885 CBF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,473 mi
Last recorded99,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 CBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,473 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 96,321 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 95,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,234 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,549 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 77,549 miles

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

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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N885 CBF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N885 CBF, 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 N885 CBF registered?

N885 CBF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N885 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 CBF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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