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M171 YRN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,997 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013
Pass 16 May 2012

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear differential oil leak.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,377 miles

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

coolant leak ? radiator

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,165 miles

Minor damage to the inner rim of the nearside front road wheel

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the tread shoulders

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,790 miles

Minor damage to the inside edge of the nearside front road wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,652 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2006 78,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 78,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

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 YRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

M171 YRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 1995.

Is M171 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M171 YRN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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