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M380 YMA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,217 mi
Last recorded229,217 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 YMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 229,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 223,116 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 213,300 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 213,300 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 198,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 198,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 192,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 180,486 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 167,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 167,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 157,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 147,178 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 147,178 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 136,442 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 126,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M380 YMA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M380 YMA, 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 M380 YMA registered?

M380 YMA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M380 YMA safe to buy?

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