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M270 ROS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,297 mi
Last recorded97,297 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 ROS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,297 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbody has corrosion but not seriously affecting the strength

Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,297 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipes corroded

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbody has corrosion but not seriously affecting the strength

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,124 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,512 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both side front wheel slightly play

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,861 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside/ front brake hoses ferrulles slightly corroded/ front reg plate faded slightly/ rear axle oil leak/ repeaters blackened /

Pass 31 Aug 2005 61,849 miles

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M270 ROS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M270 ROS, 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 M270 ROS registered?

M270 ROS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M270 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M270 ROS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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