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N11 SAW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

170,830 mi
Last recorded170,830 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 SAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 170,830 miles

Front wing sections corrosion

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

sill sections corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 169,551 miles

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

Front wing corrosion

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 167,842 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Front wings corroding away

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame / Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 167,842 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Front wings corroding away

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame / Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 166,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 163,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 163,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 156,853 miles

Both front metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 27 Jul 2017 150,369 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded away

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

Nearside front wing/sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 143,757 miles

Both front indicator bulbs starting to flash white

Floor pan corroded

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

Offside font shock weaping

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

Slight play in steering drag link

Pass 6 Aug 2015 255,467 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Front indicator bulbs staring to turn white

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

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

Rear indicator bulbs staring to turn white

Pass 6 Aug 2014 247,732 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

Front wiper blades not very effective

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 239,255 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 230,276 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 221,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 221,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 211,855 miles

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 211,855 miles

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 199,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 187,966 miles

Please refer to previously isssued advisory notice

Fail 11 Jul 2008 187,906 miles

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

Both front flexy hoses slightly perished

Both rear flexy brake hoses slightly perished

Engine leaks

Horn tone poor

O/S/R light cracked

Rear arches caroded

Under sie of vehicle slightly caroded near rear subframe mounts

Pass 7 Aug 2007 179,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 179,020 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 168,477 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 168,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 155,033 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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N11 SAW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N11 SAW, 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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N11 SAW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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