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M164 UYC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,910 mi
Last recorded109,910 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 UYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 109,910 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2014 109,910 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator inoperative (3.6.H.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,293 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

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

advise wheel alighnment / tyre wear

Pass 15 Mar 2012 102,122 miles

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

advise tracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,723 miles

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

advise tracking check (uneven wear)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,495 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 97,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,599 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover broken

Fail 12 Mar 2009 93,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic cover broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2008 90,347 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 90,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 85,946 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 80,309 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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M164 UYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M164 UYC, 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 M164 UYC registered?

M164 UYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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