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M157 XHW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,489 mi
Last recorded103,489 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 XHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 May 2012 103,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 97,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,544 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 87,072 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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M157 XHW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M157 XHW, 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 M157 XHW registered?

M157 XHW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M157 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M157 XHW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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