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N416 SWO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,577 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 20 Dec 2015 122,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,149 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,118 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disc inner faces corroded

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,556 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disc inner faces corroded

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,903 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 95,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,067 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 95,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,777 miles

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

Front discs worn.

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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N416 SWO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N416 SWO, 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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N416 SWO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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