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N547 WSS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,887 mi
Last recorded116,887 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 WSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,887 miles

oil leak at engine

slight corrosion at rear arches

Fail 17 Jun 2013 116,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

minor leak at exhaust rear joint

oil leak at engine

slight corrosion at rear arches

Pass 20 Jul 2012 112,073 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,668 miles

both rear brake calipers in poor condition

rear subframe mountings worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 105,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside handbrake performance poor

offside rear footbrake performance low

rear subframe mountings worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 105,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre edge wearing 195/65r15 91h

Pass 27 Jun 2009 93,977 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 93,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,404 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 4 May 2007 81,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 81,799 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2006 78,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 78,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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N547 WSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N547 WSS, 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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N547 WSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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