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N989 OHV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,514 mi
Last recorded109,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 109,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,543 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,133 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,100 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven/ outside edges

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,710 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 101,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 100,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

SRS light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,056 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 98,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 93,635 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 86,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 71,378 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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N989 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N989 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 N989 OHV registered?

N989 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N989 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 OHV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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