MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
SRS.light on dashboard
bonnet catch/cable broken
front to rear brake pipe difficult to inspect above rear subframe and fuel tank
n/s/f sidelight slightly dim
n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit
n/s/r tyre tread/wall split slightly also has a screw in tyre tread
o/s headlamp lens cracked-slightly affecting beam pattern
o/s/f door check strap insecure
o/s/f tyre outer wall perishes/deteriorated also wearing unevenly and approaching limit
o/s/r tyre tread/wall split slightly
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all outer wheel arches are corroded
all shock absorbers feel worn
all tyre outer walls are perrished
drivers door check strap is insecure
off side headlight is damaged
off side mirror is slight damage
rear brake pipes are pitted
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
ALL OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED
ALL SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER FEEL WORN
ALL TYRE OUTER SIDE WALLS ARE DAMAGED AND PERISHED
DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP IS INSECURE
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
O/S/ MIRROR MOUNT IS DAMAGED
O/S/F HEADLAMP IS DAMAGED
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING
THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN
WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N803 DRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N803 DRW, 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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N803 DRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 1995.
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