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M181 XOO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

196,187 mi
Last recorded196,187 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 196,187 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

all 4 wheel arch wings corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2025 196,109 miles

Front wings slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 193,975 miles

front wings have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2023 189,143 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 185,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 184,396 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 184,354 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 181,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 178,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 174,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 174,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 173,882 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 173,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front indicator and side repeater bulbs loosing colour

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 167,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 159,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 150,110 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 138,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 135,996 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 129,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 122,313 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 115,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 115,120 miles

Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

sharp edges on drivers door mirror

Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,360 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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M181 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 M181 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 M181 XOO registered?

M181 XOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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