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N920 CHJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,692 mi
Last recorded143,692 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 143,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak back of engine! ()

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 141,607 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 141,607 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 169,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 164,191 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 164,191 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 159,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 152,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 147,661 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 147,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 142,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 138,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 133,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 128,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 123,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 118,970 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 113,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 105,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 99,886 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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N920 CHJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N920 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 N920 CHJ registered?

N920 CHJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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