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M146 PUJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 147,899 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 143,211 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Wiper motor only working on 1 speed!

Fail 14 Jun 2011 143,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Wiper motor only working on 1 speed!

Pass 16 Jun 2010 140,597 miles

Underside of engine oily.

wiper working on speed 1!

Fail 16 Jun 2010 140,597 miles

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

Underside of engine oily.

wiper working on speed 1!

Fail 18 Jun 2009 138,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 138,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 135,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 135,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 134,106 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 132,104 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 132,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front brake discs worn

front numberplate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2005 129,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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M146 PUJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M146 PUJ, 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 M146 PUJ registered?

M146 PUJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 1995.

Is M146 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M146 PUJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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