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M816 WHK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,194 mi
Last recorded93,194 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM816 WHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,311 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,183 miles

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

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

General corrosion to suspension, chassis and exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,388 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,847 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres close to limit.

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

exhaust system rusting.

fuel hose at rear perished.

washers poor.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,074 miles

catalyst rattles.

front tyres worn uneven.

offside front lower wishbone rear bush split.

rear fuel hoses perished.

rear tyres 3/4 worn.

slight oil leaks.

washers poor.

windscreen chipped.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,641 miles

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

brake pipes rusting.

exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure.

offside front lower wishbone rear bush perished and starting to split.

offside front tyre worn unevenly.

rear brake pads low.

rear tyres 3/4 worn.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,641 miles

brake pipes rusting.

exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure.

offside front lower wishbone rear bush perished and starting to split.

offside front tyre worn unevenly.

rear brake pads low.

rear tyres 3/4 worn.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,490 miles

exhaust heat shields corroded.

fuel hoses at rear perished.

offside front lower wishbone inner rear bush splitting.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear tyres 3/4 worn.

slight oil leaks.

slight play in nearside track rod end.

trim above rear number plate insecure.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,643 miles

both rear tyres 3/4 worn.

exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded.

offside front lower wishbone bush splitting.

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed.

slight oil leak from rear axle.

windscreen chipped.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front lower wishbone inner rear bush splitting,and slight lift in ball joint.

widscreen chipped.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,234 miles

offside front lower wishbone inner rear bush splitting,and slight lift in ball joint.

widscreen chipped.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,890 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

hazard warning light switch poor.

rear door check straps loose.

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,756 miles

exhaust front pipes heat shields corroded.

exhaust rear joint rusting.

slight oil leak from diff.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 67,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M816 WHK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M816 WHK, 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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M816 WHK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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