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M195 XCR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,776 mi
Last recorded136,776 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 XCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,776 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f jacking point missing

rear exhaust poor condition corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2014 136,776 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet cable release broken

both rear brake discs poor condition

o/s/f jacking point missing

rear exhaust poor condition corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,194 miles

Both rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front jacking point missing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 121,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front jacking point missing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,661 miles

Brake disc,s allround have slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,649 miles

Slightly smokey

Fail 26 Nov 2011 112,649 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slightly smokey

Fail 26 Mar 2011 112,428 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,850 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 106,158 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Number plates starting to fade

Fail 25 Mar 2009 106,158 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

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

Number plates starting to fade

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 100,466 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,781 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 88,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/r outer door handle sticking, reccomend inspection.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,159 miles

o/s/r outer door handle sticking, reccomend inspection.

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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M195 XCR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 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 M195 XCR, 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 32 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 M195 XCR registered?

M195 XCR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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