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44 DWC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,940 mi
Last recorded162,940 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 162,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 100,337 miles

brake pipes covered unable to check properley

coil springs corroded

due to oil leak unable to check under bonet components properley

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside aim on limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside mirror cracked slightly

oil leak

rear bumper insecure

rear shokcer casings corroded

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

steering idlers have slight play in them

Fail 27 May 2010 100,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes covered unable to check properley

coil springs corroded

due to oil leak unable to check under bonet components properley

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside aim on limit

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside mirror cracked slightly

oil leak

rear bumper insecure

rear shokcer casings corroded

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

steering idlers have slight play in them

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,952 miles

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight lift in both front ball joints

Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight lift in both front ball joints

Pass 15 May 2007 93,443 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 93,443 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing thin

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,484 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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44 DWC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 44 DWC, 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 44 DWC registered?

44 DWC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1995.

Is 44 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 DWC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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