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N934 VRJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN934 VRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,577 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,577 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)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956515 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 98,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 96,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,367 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,329 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,471 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 94,471 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 94,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,215 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 91,204 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 88,767 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre,split not showing cords

Pass 21 May 2009 84,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,390 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 80,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,695 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 73,652 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 73,576 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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N934 VRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N934 VRJ, 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 N934 VRJ registered?

N934 VRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N934 VRJ safe to buy?

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