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M166 ACK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,493 mi
Last recorded87,493 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 ACK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,866 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 63,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 60,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 57,940 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,964 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,714 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 51,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 48,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,764 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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M166 ACK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M166 ACK, 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 M166 ACK registered?

M166 ACK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M166 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M166 ACK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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