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N477 UWK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

230,608 mi
Last recorded230,608 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 UWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 230,608 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

oil leak from front and rear of car

slight exhaust corrosion

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in steering arms

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2017 220,231 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak front and rear

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in steering arms

Fail 17 May 2017 220,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak front and rear

slight play in nearside rear suspension

slight play in steering arms

Pass 26 May 2016 206,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak front and rear

slight wear in steering/suspension

Fail 16 May 2016 206,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak front and rear

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 13 Feb 2015 188,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under the car

front wings cooroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 188,933 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion under the car

front wings cooroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 175,379 miles

Oil leak

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

minor sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

offside headlamp full of condinsation and aim just passed test(small hole in glass)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 175,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

minor sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2013 159,179 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil Around Rear Diff

Oil leak

Only 1 Washer Working But It Is Providing Sufficient Fluid

Fail 8 Feb 2013 159,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Around Rear Diff

Oil leak

Only 1 Washer Working But It Is Providing Sufficient Fluid

Pass 8 Feb 2012 143,672 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in offside front tyre and all tyres just passed test

small hole in offside front headlamp

Pass 17 Jan 2011 131,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre starting to wear (3mm)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

stone chip in offside headlamp

stone chip in winscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,491 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres just starting to wear

Pass 13 Jan 2009 104,875 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 104,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 88,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 59,637 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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N477 UWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N477 UWK, 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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N477 UWK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 1995.

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