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N987 SNH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 SNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 75,096 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Corrosion to suspension pipes

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside outer sill, rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 75,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation fitted (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above subframe close to brake valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,037 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 70,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,957 miles

grease/paint to all brake pipes and hoses inspection limited

Pass 21 May 2012 66,897 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator light ON

corrosion to both rear brake flexi ferrules

grease applied to rear brake pipes-inspection limited

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 20 May 2011 64,528 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 64,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 62,948 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 60,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 60,720 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 57,353 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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N987 SNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N987 SNH, 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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N987 SNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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