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M2 HCW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,064 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,627 miles

Exhaust heat shields coming away

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 93,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 90,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,312 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,143 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,945 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,945 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,363 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside 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)

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 64,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 47,586 miles

some travel in park brake pedal, nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge of tread, slight leak from rear differential.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,726 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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M2 HCW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M2 HCW, 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 M2 HCW registered?

M2 HCW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M2 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 HCW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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