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N901 PRP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,264 mi
Last recorded180,264 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 PRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 180,264 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 180,264 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 180,146 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 171,245 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 171,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 163,073 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorbers corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear differential has a minor oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2020 163,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorbers corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

rear differential has a minor oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 162,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 154,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front(s) (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 154,494 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both Front(s) (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front(s) (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 154,491 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 154,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 154,247 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jul 2013 152,744 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jul 2013 152,734 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Mar 2011 150,556 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 137,978 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 125,569 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 117,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 109,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 103,595 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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N901 PRP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N901 PRP, 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 N901 PRP registered?

N901 PRP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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