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M170 DLD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,944 mi
Last recorded73,944 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 73,944 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,053 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear daffoli leak

Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,167 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 68,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,800 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 64,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,186 miles

** wiper arm position obstructs zone A intermitantly **

front reg plate deteriorating and discolouring

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

offside rear outer brake pad looks low

rear diff oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,932 miles

battery weak

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 May 2008 59,418 miles

differential oil leak identified

front wiper arm resting in middle

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 3 May 2008 59,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

differential oil leak identified

front wiper arm resting in middle

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,445 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 58,445 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 55,749 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M170 DLD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M170 DLD, 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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M170 DLD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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