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M137 WGS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,881 mi
Last recorded166,881 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 WGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 166,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

some damage to underside of vehicle due to excessively lowered ride height

Fail 5 May 2016 166,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

some damage to underside of vehicle due to excessively lowered ride height

Pass 29 Jan 2015 163,873 miles

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

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

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

propshaft rubbers worn

Fail 26 Jan 2015 163,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

propshaft rubbers worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 159,375 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front shock absorber weeping slightly

nearside rear inner wheel arch, plastic insert insecure

nearside rear parking brake effiency lagging slightly

offside front indicator lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Jan 2014 159,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front shock absorber weeping slightly

nearside rear inner wheel arch, plastic insert insecure

nearside rear parking brake effiency lagging slightly

offside front indicator lamp slightly discoloured

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2013 155,994 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 151,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 146,566 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 138,226 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 125,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 117,337 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 109,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 101,155 miles

brake pad warning light flickers on/off ( pads 4mm )

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper arm slow in centre of windscreen

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 WGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WGS, 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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M137 WGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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