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M20 SSB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,080 mi
Last recorded158,080 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 SSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 158,080 miles

slight damage to osr inner tyre wall

slight play in osf bottom balljiont

Fail 16 Oct 2012 158,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to osr inner tyre wall

slight play in osf bottom balljiont

Pass 11 Oct 2011 146,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr brake pipes corroded at flex

osf wheel bearing has play in

Pass 8 Oct 2010 134,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 120,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 109,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 106,978 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 98,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 89,838 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 89,178 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M20 SSB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M20 SSB, 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 M20 SSB registered?

M20 SSB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M20 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 SSB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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