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N420 WDO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 WDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 126,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 126,529 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,282 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,065 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,843 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 125,506 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 125,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 124,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 124,032 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 124,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,107 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 121,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,190 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 117,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 116,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 113,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 111,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 109,491 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 105,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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N420 WDO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N420 WDO, 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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What year was N420 WDO registered?

N420 WDO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N420 WDO safe to buy?

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