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N438 WAU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,040 mi
Last recorded106,040 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 WAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,040 miles

Boot lid hard to close

Both rear brake disc's heaverly corroded

Engine over heating and leaking oil out of radiator

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)

Offside front tyre very low on inner edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,088 miles

Engine over heated and oil and water mix came out.

Nearside front tyre perished and low on inner and outer edges

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor,but still visable

Slight play in offside inner steering joint apparent.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,486 miles

Brake pads on the offside front are showing signs of getting hot.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner edge.

Offside front disc corroded almost to excess on inner edge.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Slight bind from the offside front wheel.

slight bind from the offside rear brake.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,487 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,249 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 79,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,408 miles

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

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

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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N438 WAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N438 WAU, 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 N438 WAU registered?

N438 WAU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1995.

Is N438 WAU safe to buy?

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