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M146 DLT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,510 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns/os (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe Has Slight Corrosion

Inner Steering Rack Slight Play

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel Arches Corroding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 100,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low ns/os (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ns/os (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe Has Slight Corrosion

Inner Steering Rack Slight Play

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel Arches Corroding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,132 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns/os lower rear outer wheel arch has slight crossion

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,391 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 85,391 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,991 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 82,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,132 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,164 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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M146 DLT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M146 DLT, 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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M146 DLT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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