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M335 STV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

189,486 mi
Last recorded189,486 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM335 STV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 189,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lamp lens broken (hole)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Fail 7 Feb 2012 189,486 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lamp lens broken (hole)

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 1 Feb 2011 183,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 177,734 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 177,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 172,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 172,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 166,556 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 23 Nov 2007 166,556 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 25 Nov 2006 161,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 25 Nov 2006 161,006 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 23 Nov 2005 155,593 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 155,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M335 STV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M335 STV, 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 M335 STV registered?

M335 STV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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