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J14 DWR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 DWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,212 miles

N/S/R tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,189 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F jacking point bobbin missing

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

Slight play in O/S steering arm/box

front bumper split, sharp edges forming

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,722 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 37,722 miles

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,582 miles

1.air bag and engine manegment warning light on 2.slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,652 miles

1. slight play in front bottom ball joints. †2. slight play in near side front wheel bearing. †3. rear pads low.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,176 miles

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

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

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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J14 DWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J14 DWR, 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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J14 DWR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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