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N896 OHV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,869 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,600 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 92,600 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,981 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play inn

nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn on the outer edges and close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,014 miles

Both Front Tyres Colse To Legal Limit

Front Anti-Roll Bar Mount Bushes Slightly Worn

Oil Leaks

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Mounts Corroding

Rear Brake Discs Corroding & Pitting

Slight Play In O/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Slight Weep Rear Axle

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,201 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded,slightly pitted

play in both front lower ball joints (lift)recommend replacement

Pass 2 Jul 2007 75,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,389 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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N896 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N896 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 N896 OHV registered?

N896 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N896 OHV safe to buy?

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