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M171 MTA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,512 mi
Last recorded82,512 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 MTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at rear box

Fail 23 Nov 2021 82,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at rear box

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,513 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,513 miles

Brake performance not tested major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 71,177 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 71,177 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 60,842 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,643 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 59,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,013 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,512 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,167 miles

slight damage to the nearside front inner wheel rim, and signs of perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,090 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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M171 MTA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M171 MTA, 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 M171 MTA registered?

M171 MTA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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