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H20 DTA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,790 mi
Last recorded179,790 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 DTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 179,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2023 177,680 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box in poor condition has been repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack offside upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 175,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 171,387 miles

Central Exhaust noisy box baffles rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 171,387 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust noisy box baffles rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 168,812 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 167,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 163,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 163,466 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 153,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 153,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 142,512 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 142,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 28 Dec 2011 130,144 miles

wiper not parking

Pass 2 Nov 2010 127,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,068 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 121,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel hoses at rear badly perished/cracked would advise early replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2008 113,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 105,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 98,281 miles

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

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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H20 DTA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H20 DTA, 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 H20 DTA registered?

H20 DTA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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