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M137 CLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 126,477 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 126,477 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 120,956 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,897 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 108,424 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside windscreen washer not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,287 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,607 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,143 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 71,021 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

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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M137 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M137 CLX, 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 M137 CLX registered?

M137 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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