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N990 RSK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,216 mi
Last recorded172,216 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 RSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 172,216 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 170,662 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 156,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 156,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 144,327 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 144,327 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 132,222 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 132,217 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 119,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe greased

Fail 9 Oct 2008 119,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 112,689 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008

brake pipes corroded

fule lines corroded

n/s/r tyer worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 102,743 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 102,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,580 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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N990 RSK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N990 RSK, 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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N990 RSK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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