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M278 TSS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,858 mi
Last recorded95,858 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 95,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 86,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,251 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,803 miles

Diff. leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2013 68,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Diff. leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,784 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,672 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,174 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,744 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,861 miles

front and rear brake hose metal ends rusty

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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M278 TSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M278 TSS, 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 M278 TSS registered?

M278 TSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M278 TSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 TSS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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