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N955 VOF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,044 mi
Last recorded101,044 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 VOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,044 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 100,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 98,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 96,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,639 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,109 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,310 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,115 miles

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

advise rear parking brake just meets standards. in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 54,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 48,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,005 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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N955 VOF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N955 VOF, 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 N955 VOF registered?

N955 VOF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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