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M359 ODA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,121 mi
Last recorded179,121 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 ODA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 179,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 179,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 173,042 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 173,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 173,010 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 173,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 172,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 172,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 168,718 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)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 168,718 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 163,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 156,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 151,895 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 147,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 142,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 134,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 128,954 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)

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 24 Jun 2008 117,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 103,866 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 103,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 98,945 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 98,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M359 ODA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M359 ODA, 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 M359 ODA registered?

M359 ODA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M359 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M359 ODA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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