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N947 DSP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,662 mi
Last recorded101,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 DSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 101,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 101,628 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear service brake low reading

Pass 17 Jul 2012 97,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper in poor condition

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside handbrake low reading

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,730 miles

All rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Bearing noise at engine

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Bearing noise at engine

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,134 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn

water pump very noisey

Fail 7 Jul 2010 90,094 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn

water pump very noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,661 miles

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

advise oil leek at sump auto

Fail 3 Jul 2009 86,661 miles

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

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

advise oil leek at sump auto

Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 83,221 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 79,855 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,925 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,925 miles

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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N947 DSP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc 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 N947 DSP, 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 N947 DSP registered?

N947 DSP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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