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A4 DAE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,033 mi
Last recorded173,033 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 173,033 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 167,452 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 167,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf headlamp has a crack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 155,376 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 141,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 129,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 115,651 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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A4 DAE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A4 DAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 DAE registered?

A4 DAE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A4 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 DAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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