MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)
some advanced corrosion under vehicle
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
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
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)
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
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
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
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.
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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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What year was M178 ELM registered?
M178 ELM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1995.
Is M178 ELM safe to buy?
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