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M18 OPW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

189,111 mi
Last recorded189,111 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 189,111 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate starting to discolour on back ground

slight imbalance front brakes

slight lift o/s & n/s steering idle arms

Fail 7 Dec 2007 189,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate starting to discolour on back ground

slight imbalance front brakes

slight lift o/s & n/s steering idle arms

Fail 29 Nov 2007 189,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 188,828 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 169,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 169,778 miles

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

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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M18 OPW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M18 OPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M18 OPW?

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What year was M18 OPW registered?

M18 OPW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M18 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 OPW shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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