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M167 YWA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM167 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 114,915 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 114,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 114,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 112,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel

Fail 3 Jul 2023 112,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 111,910 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,809 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 99,277 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 98,784 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 98,476 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,742 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,428 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 97,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,098 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper rubber slightly split..

Fail 19 Apr 2011 93,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper rubber slightly split..

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,206 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,230 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 89,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 88,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 87,049 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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M167 YWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M167 YWA, 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 M167 YWA registered?

M167 YWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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