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M278 YWA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,285 mi
Last recorded124,285 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 124,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,548 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 100,548 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 95,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 92,653 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 92,602 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 88,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 84,985 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 29 Dec 2010 84,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,536 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 83,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,614 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 81,608 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 81,204 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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M278 YWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YWA, 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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M278 YWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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