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N9 DDF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,939 mi
Last recorded164,939 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 164,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 162,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 162,725 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 159,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 159,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 155,004 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 155,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking Valve on head (7.2.3)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 154,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer breaking away from pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 149,527 miles

1 X rear position lamp inop

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 139,876 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 139,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 130,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 123,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,198 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 108,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 91,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,861 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,770 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 75,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 68,814 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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N9 DDF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N9 DDF, 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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N9 DDF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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