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N967 PPB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN967 PPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,506 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Front radiator support corroded and weak

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 122,482 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill/ inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All steering and suspension components corroded

Front radiator support corroded and weak

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,396 miles

Corrosion to vehicle , subframes and suspension components and mountings, sills, inner and outer wheel arches

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Radiator support heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,637 miles

Corrosion to vehicle , subframes and suspension components and mountings, sills and outer wheel arches

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Radiator support heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 120,637 miles

Corrosion to vehicle , subframes and suspension components and mountings, sills and outer wheel arches

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Radiator support heavily corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension mounting points corroded

radiator support excessively corroded

various areas of corrosion, rear jacking points, rear subframe mounting

Fail 19 Jul 2022 119,903 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front suspension mounting points corroded

radiator support excessively corroded

various areas of corrosion, rear jacking points, rear subframe mounting

Pass 20 Jul 2021 119,173 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to subframes and suspension components

radiator support corroded and holed

Fail 16 Jul 2021 119,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ inside engine bay - below abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to subframes and suspension components

radiator support corroded and holed

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Radiator support panel very corroded & holed (not structural)

Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,514 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,007 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 115,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,511 miles

Exhaust mounting (to gearbox) Badly corroded & broken, but system still secure.

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

Front crossmember under radiator very badly corroded & holed.(Not Structural)

Service Brake efficency only 56% (Limit is 50%)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust mounting (to gearbox) Badly corroded & broken, but system still secure.

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

Front crossmember under radiator very badly corroded & holed.(Not Structural)

Service Brake Performance only 54% (Limit is 50%)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,832 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear service brake:service brake efficiency only (52%) just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

front exhaust mounting corroded & broken

Fail 22 Jul 2015 109,799 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mounting corroded & broken

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,068 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 98,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 92,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,902 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,522 miles

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

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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N967 PPB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N967 PPB, 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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N967 PPB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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