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N486 ELW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,685 mi
Last recorded106,685 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,685 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear floorpan (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, nearside front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,570 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear floorpan (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe, nearside front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,278 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 103,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,504 miles

\fuel filter ruber mounting split cracked and perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 100,500 miles

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

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

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

\fuel filter ruber mounting split cracked and perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,198 miles

emission's high

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,439 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 90,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,419 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 81,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in drag link n/s.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,993 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel cap seal splitting.

slight leak from rear differential

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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N486 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N486 ELW, 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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N486 ELW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1995.

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