MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All 4 metal brake pipes corroded.
All 4 suspension coil springs starting to corrode.
Both front shock absorbers slightly oily.
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.
Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
All 4 metal brake pipes corroded.
All 4 suspension coil springs starting to corrode.
Both front shock absorbers slightly oily.
Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.
Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
All 4 metal brake pipes corroded.
Both front shock absorbers damp.
Both rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode.
Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Slight damage to windscreen.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
All 4 metal brake pipes corroded.
Both front shock absorbers damp.
Both rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode.
Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Slight damage to windscreen.
All 4 brake flexible hoses perished.
Both front shock absorbers damp.
Both front tyres on legal limit on edges.
Both front, front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Both rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Wiper blade smeary.
All 4 brake flexible hoses perished.
Both front shock absorbers damp.
Both front tyres on legal limit on edges.
Both front, front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Both rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Wiper blade smeary.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
front washers getting blocked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front brake flexi pipes perished
both front indercators starting to loose colour
both front shocks getting damp
both rear brake flexi pipes perished
exhaust corriding
front pipe heat sheild loose
oil leak from gearbox
small chip in wind screen
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
LEFT FRONT TYRE LOW ON EDGES †RADIATOR IS LEAKING AT THE TOP WHERE LEVEL SENSOR SITS,AND WATER IN THE SENSOR MEANS THE LIGHT STAYS ON.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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M175 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 M175 CLX, 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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M175 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1995.
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