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M175 CLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,503 mi
Last recorded196,503 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM175 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 196,503 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 196,503 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 191,729 miles

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.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 191,729 miles

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.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 186,441 miles

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.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 186,441 miles

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.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 183,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 183,212 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 179,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 175,650 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 175,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 171,215 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 166,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 166,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 161,212 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 157,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 150,766 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 150,766 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 144,814 miles

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?

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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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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What year was M175 CLX registered?

M175 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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