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M179 XOO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,275 mi
Last recorded96,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 96,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working Nearside and Offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 89,575 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,034 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,318 miles

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes are worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,530 miles

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are splitting

oil leak

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,919 miles

knocking in steering

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes are worn/split

oil leak

slight play at offside rear wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

knocking in steering

nearside front shock absorber is damp

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes are worn/split

oil leak

slight play at offside rear wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,023 miles

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are splitting

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,274 miles

front brakes are slightly out of balance

offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes are splitting

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls are cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,491 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,488 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,015 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,018 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 57,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,960 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 51,186 miles

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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M179 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M179 XOO, 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 M179 XOO registered?

M179 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M179 XOO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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