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M163 TSB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,496 mi
Last recorded153,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 TSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 153,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise corrosion on both outer sills

advise rear bushes on both sides cracked and split on all rear suspension arms

Pass 14 May 2012 150,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 144,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 138,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 131,249 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 131,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 124,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 114,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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M163 TSB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M163 TSB, 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 M163 TSB registered?

M163 TSB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M163 TSB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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