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M177 CAH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,288 mi
Last recorded160,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 CAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,288 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Windscreen damage

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 144,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 131,266 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 131,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,252 miles

corrosion to o/s/r sill jacking point

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 124,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to o/s/r sill jacking point

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,380 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 110,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 4 May 2010 108,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 108,006 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlight glass cracked

radiator slight 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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M177 CAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M177 CAH, 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 M177 CAH registered?

M177 CAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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