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M252 PBU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,260 mi
Last recorded133,260 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 PBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 133,260 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

Fail 30 May 2018 133,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 7 Jun 2017 131,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lower ball joints have slight play

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 125,785 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges .

Pass 18 Jul 2011 123,838 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 116,515 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 112,811 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 106,476 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 100,685 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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M252 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M252 PBU, 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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M252 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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