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M159 YUD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,939 mi
Last recorded211,939 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 YUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 211,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2013 207,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 207,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 205,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 205,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 199,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 194,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 185,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 178,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 171,079 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 165,465 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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M159 YUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M159 YUD, 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 M159 YUD registered?

M159 YUD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M159 YUD safe to buy?

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