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N491 WRM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 WRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 116,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,873 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 7 Jun 2012 111,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 6 May 2011 111,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 109,542 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2009 109,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 103,188 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 103,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 137,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 137,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N491 WRM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N491 WRM, 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 N491 WRM registered?

N491 WRM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N491 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 WRM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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