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M402 TSS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,695 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most bushes splitting/perishing but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre worn close and alittle perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,186 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,126 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 86,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,342 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2012 85,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,477 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,044 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2006 57,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 53,321 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 53,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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M402 TSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M402 TSS, 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 M402 TSS registered?

M402 TSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1995.

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