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M374 WEM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,568 mi
Last recorded179,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 WEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2014 179,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2013 173,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion Developing On All 4 Wheel Arches.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 173,655 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion Developing On All 4 Wheel Arches.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 166,250 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r light lens broken but not showing any white light

Pass 3 Jun 2011 159,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 159,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 151,407 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 143,632 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 143,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 134,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 123,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play n/s/f steering idler

Pass 31 May 2006 114,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 104,430 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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M374 WEM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M374 WEM, 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 M374 WEM registered?

M374 WEM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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