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N693 SDA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,562 mi
Last recorded144,562 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 SDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 144,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 140,721 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

FRONT PROP-SHAFT DRIVE WORN BADLY

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING RESERVOIR/PUMP AREA

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO N/S/R BOOT AREA

Fail 5 Jul 2012 140,568 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

FRONT PROP-SHAFT DRIVE WORN BADLY

OIL,LEAK FROM ENGINE

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHLTY RUSTY

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING RESEVOIR

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO N/S/R BOOT AREA

Pass 18 Jul 2011 135,943 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 135,932 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 132,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,178 miles

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

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

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

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2009 124,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2008 111,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,106 miles

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

steering joints slight play †both front lower swivels slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2007 106,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

steering joints slight play both front lower swivels slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2006 106,013 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s front tyre low on tread worn on edges

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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N693 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N693 SDA, 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 N693 SDA registered?

N693 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N693 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N693 SDA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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