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N887 OHV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,465 mi
Last recorded163,465 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 163,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 158,112 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 157,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lamp has slight damage

Pass 7 Jan 2009 151,689 miles

advise corrosion to metal brake pipes at abs pump area near side front

advise corrosion to metal brake pipes front to rear at t piece above rear axle area unable to see to determine

advise front and rear brake pads low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 144,335 miles

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

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 Dec 2006 135,111 miles

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2005 125,594 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 125,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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N887 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc 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 N887 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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What year was N887 OHV registered?

N887 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1995.

Is N887 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 OHV 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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