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M156 XOO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,571 mi
Last recorded115,571 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,911 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 110,338 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 107,899 miles

185-65-15

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

old water stain @ bottom of radiator

various oil leaks on engine

Fail 22 Jan 2011 107,899 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

185-65-15

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

old water stain @ bottom of radiator

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 16 Nov 2009 104,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 100,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,144 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,773 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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M156 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M156 XOO, 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 M156 XOO registered?

M156 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M156 XOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M156 XOO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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