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M178 ELM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 92,278 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 92,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,127 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

some advanced corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2017 90,127 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

some advanced corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,633 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 87,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,821 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,821 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 79,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 74,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,782 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,782 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,014 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 63,917 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not show cords

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 May 2008 63,917 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not show cords

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2007 62,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2006 57,855 miles

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

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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M178 ELM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M178 ELM, 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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M178 ELM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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