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M235 UMH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,312 mi
Last recorded94,312 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 UMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,312 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 94,305 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 88,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front wing dameg

Pass 18 May 2016 84,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,210 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,318 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder (195/65h15)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,656 miles

n/s/f tyre has some cuts in the side wall

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split (recommend replacement)

rear number plate starting to peel

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,543 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 64,165 miles

Front bumper paint damage (o/s/f).

Nearside Rear wheel cap & tyre covered in White Paint.

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 64,165 miles

Front bumper paint damage (o/s/f).

Nearside Rear wheel cap & tyre covered in White Paint.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 62,042 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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M235 UMH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M235 UMH, 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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M235 UMH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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