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DXI 7889

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,138 mi
Last recorded146,138 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 7889
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,138 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides too flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 146,138 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts ineffective excessive play (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides too flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 143,581 miles

Nearside steering drop arm bush has slight free play

Fail 2 Dec 2019 143,581 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside steering drop arm bush has slight free play

Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,870 miles

slight free play in nearside steering idler

Pass 13 Dec 2017 135,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 129,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,106 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 121,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 117,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 11,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 106,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 100,589 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 100,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,249 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,035 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 92,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 80,906 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 80,906 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 76,873 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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DXI 7889 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXI 7889, 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 DXI 7889 registered?

DXI 7889 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is DXI 7889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 7889 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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