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M202 DBY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,971 mi
Last recorded155,971 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 155,971 miles

strong advise front lower wind screen cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2019 155,074 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

play in offside steering arm? area. unable to see all steering and suspension.under trays fitted

strong advise lower wind screen cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,294 miles

Offside offside front tyre no tread inner edge

both front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges, check wheel alignment?

Fail 26 Jun 2017 151,250 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside offside front tyre no tread inner edge

both front tyres worn / wearing on inner edges, check wheel alignment?

drivers front door stay bolts loose, clonking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 149,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 148,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mount corroded

signs of possible overheating evident offside front brake

Pass 2 Sep 2010 147,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front indicator lens cover missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 146,350 miles

nearside and offside rear brake flexi-hose unions corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2006 142,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 139,690 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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M202 DBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M202 DBY, 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 M202 DBY registered?

M202 DBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M202 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M202 DBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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