CarVerify

Free Car Check

N98 OHX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

169,781 mi
Last recorded169,781 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 OHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 169,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 169,781 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 166,388 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 166,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 164,614 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 164,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 162,377 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 162,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2008 158,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 158,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 153,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2007 153,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 147,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 147,885 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 147,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

propular shaft front coplin worn

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N98 OHX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N98 OHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N98 OHX?

You can check the full history of N98 OHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N98 OHX registered?

N98 OHX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is N98 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 OHX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N98 OHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N98 OHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.