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M276 CLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

172,700 mi
Last recorded172,700 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 172,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 169,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 162,777 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and underbody components slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre outer tread slightly worn

Fail 5 Aug 2024 162,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and underbody components slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre outer tread slightly worn

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,314 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under rear under body and under body components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 147,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 130,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 119,803 miles

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,969 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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M276 CLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M276 CLE, 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 M276 CLE registered?

M276 CLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M276 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M276 CLE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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