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N898 CHJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,363 mi
Last recorded160,363 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 160,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 148,291 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 148,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 143,846 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 143,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 134,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 130,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 120,089 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 113,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 97,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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N898 CHJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N898 CHJ, 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 N898 CHJ registered?

N898 CHJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N898 CHJ safe to buy?

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