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M401 TOC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,198 mi
Last recorded124,198 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 TOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2024 124,198 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has some rust but not weak

Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,495 miles

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

both rear lower main arms inner bushes deteriorating

both rear lower trailing arms bushes deteriorating

some corrosion blisters to both front floorpans

some corrosion to nearside rear boot floor

Fail 22 Sep 2023 120,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear lower main arms inner bushes deteriorating

both rear lower trailing arms bushes deteriorating

some corrosion blisters to both front floorpans

some corrosion to nearside rear boot floor

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,489 miles

both rear lower control/radius arms bushes deteriorating

corrosion blisters to both front floor pans

some corrosion to offside rear chassis/floor

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake pad anti rattle springs missing

both rear lower radius arms bushes deteriorating

corrosion blisters to both front floor pans

corrosion blisters to both front sills

offside front lower ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,839 miles

wear to rear trailing arm bushes and rear lower main arm bushes

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front brake pipes previously greased

slight/some front brake imbalance/judder

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

wear/perishing to rear lower main arms inner bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes perishing/deteriorating

both rear trailing arms bushes separating/deteriorating

nearside front tyre 3mm tread+ perishing/cracking between tread+ on outer sidewall-monitor

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge-monitor

offside headlamp beam kick-up weak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight/some rear footbrake judder

some corrosion to both front brake pipes-previously greased

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear lower main suspension arms inner bushes perishing/deteriorating

both rear trailing arms bushes separating/deteriorating

nearside front tyre 3mm tread+ perishing/cracking between tread+ on outer sidewall-monitor

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge-monitor

offside headlamp beam kick-up weak

offside rear outer side light not working

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight/some rear footbrake judder

some corrosion to both front brake pipes-previously greased

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

some corrosion to rear brake pipes-previously greased

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear lower main arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear radius arms bushes deteriorating

nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

nearside rear tyre some wear outer edge

offside headlamp beam kick up weak

slight judder both rear foot brakes

some corrosion both rear chassis/inner sills

some corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

some corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,347 miles

nearside rear brake anti rattle plate missing

nearside rear lower radius arm bushes deteriorating

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/weak

slight judder both rear footbrakes

slight play in nearside front outer steering rod inner joint

some corrosion to both rear chassis

some wear/movement in front prop shaft rubber coupling - recommend replace

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,187 miles

both headlamp beam kick ups poor

both rear lower main arms inner bushes seperating

both rear lower radius arms bushes deteriorating

some judder both rear foot brakes

steering damper bushes perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlamp beam kick ups poor

both rear lower main arms inner bushes seperating

both rear lower radius arms bushes deteriorating

offside front wishbone rear bush getting weak

some judder both rear foot brakes

steering damper bushes perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,805 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes in places

n/s/r tyre worn/going bold inner edge - on mot limit

wear to rear lower suspension arms inner bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,034 miles

corrosion to fuel pipe near to tank

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe + rear brake pipes in places - recommend replace soon

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2013 88,023 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to fuel pipe near to tank

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe + rear brake pipes in places - recommend replace soon

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2012 85,162 miles

corrosion to section of fuel pipe near fuel tank

corrsion patches to rear inner sills/chassis

o/s/r tyre = 2-2.5 mm tread

some corrosion/pitting to front and rear brake pipes

steering lock not working - soon to be mot fail

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,870 miles

engine oil leak

slight rear brake judder

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 2 Apr 2010 74,065 miles

perishing to rear suspension arm inner bushes

slight corroison to brake pipes in places

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,571 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge - close to mot limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,841 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,086 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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M401 TOC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M401 TOC, 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 M401 TOC registered?

M401 TOC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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