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M447 NOV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,123 mi
Last recorded184,123 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 NOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 184,123 miles

Central Rear DIFF LEAK

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 11 Jun 2024 184,123 miles

Central Rear DIFF LEAK

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 23 May 2023 163,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 159,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

passenger side wing mirror missing.

Pass 15 May 2021 154,050 miles

rear diff as slight leak of oil

Pass 29 May 2020 151,396 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 151,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 149,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 146,464 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Pass 16 May 2017 144,553 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 143,586 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 143,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 143,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 140,771 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 138,099 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 138,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 135,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 132,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 129,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 126,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 123,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 120,661 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 117,962 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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M447 NOV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M447 NOV, 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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M447 NOV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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