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N966 OHV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,984 mi
Last recorded64,984 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,984 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 64,965 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner and outer tyre worn low

offside front inner tyre worn bald

Fail 16 May 2016 64,965 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner and outer tyre worn low

offside front inner tyre worn bald

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,678 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,555 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 52,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,108 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 44,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Aug 2008 44,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,735 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 43,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 43,026 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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N966 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N966 OHV, 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 N966 OHV registered?

N966 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N966 OHV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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