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N998 VDB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,017 mi
Last recorded112,017 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 VDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,017 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to ,crack in outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/R tyre starting to ,crack in outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,772 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,772 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,022 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 100,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 25 Feb 2011 103,090 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 96,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,120 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 92,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 86,714 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 86,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 81,203 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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N998 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N998 VDB, 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 N998 VDB registered?

N998 VDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N998 VDB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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