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M180 DEX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 DEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 143,904 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 143,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 135,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 127,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 127,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,731 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 121,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 109,487 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,998 miles

both number plates fadding

Fail 23 Feb 2007 95,998 miles

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

both number plates fadding

Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,356 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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M180 DEX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M180 DEX, 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 M180 DEX registered?

M180 DEX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M180 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M180 DEX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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