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M337 XHY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,053 mi
Last recorded196,053 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM337 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 196,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 192,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 192,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 189,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% due to damp (1.4.A.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2017 186,906 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 182,464 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 182,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 177,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 172,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 168,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 164,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 160,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 154,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 150,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 145,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 139,336 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 139,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2006 130,675 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 130,675 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)

silent play

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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M337 XHY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M337 XHY, 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 M337 XHY registered?

M337 XHY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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