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M131 MYK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,836 mi
Last recorded63,836 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 MYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 63,836 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside side mirror cracked

Rear slight oil leak from differential

Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside side mirror cracked

Rear slight oil leak from differential

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,824 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,569 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,100 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,099 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 57,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,986 miles

Offside rear view mirror slightly damaged

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but easily readable

Fail 28 May 2010 55,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear view mirror slightly damaged

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated but easily readable

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 53,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2007 52,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,012 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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M131 MYK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M131 MYK, 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 M131 MYK registered?

M131 MYK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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