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M156 YRN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,970 mi
Last recorded29,970 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 29,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 29,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 25,260 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 25,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 18,848 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 18,805 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 18,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 18,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,787 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 16,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,499 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 16,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,099 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,837 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,240 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 YRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

M156 YRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M156 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M156 YRN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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