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N447 WDO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

195,839 mi
Last recorded195,839 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 WDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 195,839 miles

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)

general body surface corrosion

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2014 195,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2012 190,560 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play felt in steering

Fail 18 Dec 2012 190,526 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play felt in steering

Fail 20 Nov 2012 190,424 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

opffside front mud flap insicure

play felt in steering

Pass 19 Sep 2011 184,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 184,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 177,563 miles

Front brakes only just met imbalance requirements.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 177,331 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 169,680 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 169,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 162,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 155,147 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 154,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 141,487 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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N447 WDO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N447 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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N447 WDO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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