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M274 UDB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,791 mi
Last recorded116,791 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 UDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,356 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

One front to rear, and both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, covered in white grease.

The front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

The nearside front and offside front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate.

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer tyre edge.

The offside front tyre starting to wear low around the edges.

The offside rear wheel binding slightly.

The rear exhaust section heavily corroded in places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 113,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

One front to rear, and both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, covered in white grease.

The front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear.

The nearside front and offside front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate.

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer tyre edge.

The offside front tyre starting to wear low around the edges.

The offside rear wheel binding slightly.

The rear exhaust section heavily corroded in places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 296,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in the front nearside inner track rod inner knuckle joint

Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,975 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in the front nearside inner track rod inner knuckle joint

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise. rear nearside brake disc face is pitted slightly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,491 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,003 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 72,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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M274 UDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M274 UDB, 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 M274 UDB registered?

M274 UDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M274 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M274 UDB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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