MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre pressure very low (prs)
prop shaft,rear flange has nut and bolt missing
rear fuel pipe,corrosion
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre pressure very low (prs)
prop shaft,rear flange has nut and bolt missing
rear fuel pipe,corrosion
ALL Steering Joints have minor play.
Aerial Missing.
Bonnet Emblem missing.
Both Door Mirror Glass' are slightly insecure.
Both Front Inner Wings/Strut Tops are corroded and could become weak, borderline to failure.
Brake Hose Ferroles and Unions are corroding.
Corrosion and Damage on various external body panels.
Differential Seals are weaping.
Engine Oil Leak.
Exhaust Heat Sheilds are deteriorating.
Fuel Lines are corroding.
Gearbox Oil Leak.
General Corrosion on all suspension arms and subframes.
N/S Wing Repeater Bulb is going white.
N/S/F Tyre is worn on the inner edge, borderline to failure.
N/S/R Coil Spring is corroded heavily.
Play in both front wheel bearings.
Steering Rack has neglidgable play.
Washers - low pressure.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Aerial is missing.
All Shock Absorbers are loosing their resistance.
Bonnet Dented.
Both Door Mirror Glass'.
Corrosion on O/S/F Wing.
Differential Oil Leak.
Driver's Seat Belt is fraying.
Engine Oil Leak.
Front Wiper is wearing.
Fuel Cap Seal is splitting.
Fuel Line, near Fuel Tank, is corroded, almost to excess.
N/S/F Door, Lower Trim Insecure.
O/S/F Tyre, inner edge, borderline to failure.
O/S/R Tyre, tread is low.
O/S/R Wheel Arch Corroded.
Odometer Bulb is innoperative.
Rear Brake Hose Ferroles.
Rear Discs have a wear lip.
Rust beginning around boot lock.
Speedometer is inoperative.
Steering Rack is worn.
corrosion on both inner sills at rear
corrosion on main fuel pipe near tank
corrosion on o/s/f wing
corrosion started on all other brake pipes and also on brake hose ferroules
door mirror glasses wedged but secure at this time
n/s/f tyre, wear on outer wall
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit
slight engine / gearbox oil leak
slight play in both front lower balljoints
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
wear on both front brake discs
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wear on both front brake discs
corrosion on both inner sills at rear
corrosion on main fuel pipe near tank
corrosion on o/s/f wing
corrosion started on all other brake pipes and also on brake hose ferroules
door mirror glasses wedged but secure at this time
n/s/f tyre, wear on outer wall
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre tread approaching legal limit
slight engine / gearbox oil leak
slight play in both front lower balljoints
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
corrosion on brake hose ferroules
corrosion started on various body panels
frontmost propshaft rotoflex worn
general corrosion started on underbody
n/s/f wing repeater lamp bulb slightly discoloured
n/s/r tyre tread dead on legal limit , borderline to fail
o/s door mirror glass wedged but secure at this time
o/s/f brake pipe corroded , borderline to fail - corrosion on various other brake pipes
slight engine oil leak
slight wear / play in both lower balljoints
slight wear / play in steering idler arm bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion started on various brake pipes esp o/s/f
slight play in both lower balljoints
wiper appears to be slightly too long
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion started on various brake pipes esp o/s/f
slight play in both lower balljoints
wiper appears to be slightly too long
both nearside tyre treads on/close to legal limit
corrosion started on various brake pipes
n/s/f indicator and o/s/f wing repeater lamp both slightly discoloured
o/s door mirror backing tape repaired and slightly loose / mirror itself secure
slight wear/play in both front suspension lower balljoints
wiper worn and splitting
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both nearside tyre treads on/close to legal limit
corrosion started on various brake pipes
n/s/f indicator and o/s/f wing repeater lamp both slightly discoloured
o/s door mirror backing tape repaired and slightly loose / mirror itself secure
slight wear/play in both front suspension lower balljoints
wiper worn and splitting
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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N353 WVO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N353 WVO, 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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N353 WVO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 1995.
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