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M371 EEC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,751 mi
Last recorded177,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 EEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 177,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 170,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 161,447 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 161,447 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 152,416 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot well slight rust

near side rear + off side rear slight rust upper brake pipe

o/s/f upper suspencion slight rust

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2007 152,414 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot well slight rust

near side rear + off side rear slight rust upper brake pipe

o/s/f upper suspencion slight rust

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 147,951 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 142,147 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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M371 EEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M371 EEC, 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 M371 EEC registered?

M371 EEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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