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M298 MYV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,190 mi
Last recorded137,190 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 MYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 137,190 miles

both nearside tyres getting low

front suspension lower ball joints have play

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear exhaust mount missing

windscreen has various damage in swept area

Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake hoses cracking

centre exhaust mount broken

front lower arm bushes cracking

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front hub bearings

slight play in steering arms and idliers

Fail 23 Aug 2010 128,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,929 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 124,956 miles

all brake hoses perishing

both outer sills slightly damaged

front lower arm bushes perishing

fuel cap rubber perishing

rear number plate discolouring

slight play in front hub bearings

slight play in steering arms and idliers

various small marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 121,321 miles

all brake hoses perishing

both number plates discolouring

exhaust signs of age

front lower arm bushes perishing

front tyres perishing

fuel cap rubber perishing

nearside outer sill damaged

nearsidse front top swivel has slight play

offside rear tyre low and perishing

rear axle slight oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

slight engine oil leak

slight play in offside front hub bearing

steering idliers have play

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2007 119,251 miles

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Fail 13 Jun 2007 119,251 miles

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

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

all four flexible brake hoses perishing

fuel filler cap rubber perishing

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front bumper slightly loose

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discolouring

slight dampness around abs pump

slight engine oil leak

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 May 2006 114,769 miles

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

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

front lower arm bushes perishing

rear number plate discoloured

various rear suspension bushes perishing

various small stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

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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M298 MYV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M298 MYV, 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 M298 MYV registered?

M298 MYV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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