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M415 SUX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM415 SUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust and fixings corroded

welded repairs undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust and fixing nuts/bolts are corroded

oil leaks (engine & rear diff)

Pass 16 Aug 2019 198,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner & outer sills & both sides rear chassis box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flange bolts are corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 198,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner & outer sills & both sides rear chassis box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flange bolts are corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 196,498 miles

Metal brake pipes & fuel pipes have been greased

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner & outer sills & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flange bolts are corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 196,469 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hose slightly damaged both sides front deteriorated (core not exposed) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner & outer sills & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flange bolts are corroded

front & rear brake pads are worn

fuel pipes are corroded

nearside rear park brake reading is half of offside rear

Pass 7 Aug 2017 194,451 miles

both sides front brake flexible hoses are deteriorated

both sides rear inner & outer sills are corroded

brake pads worn ?

front registration plate is deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

oil leak(s)

rear diff oil leak

slight play at front wheels

Fail 3 Aug 2017 194,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

both sides front brake flexible hoses are deteriorated

both sides rear inner & outer sills are corroded

brake pads worn ?

front registration plate is deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

oil leak(s)

rear diff oil leak

slight play at front wheels

Pass 12 Aug 2016 191,436 miles

both side front brake flexible hoses are deteriorated

both sides front shock absorbers slightly damp (oil)

both sides front slight play at wheels

both sides rear inner sills are corroded

front registration plate deterioated

front to rear fuel pipe corroded (rear section)

oil leak(s)

rear diff seal leaking oil

Fail 9 Aug 2016 191,321 miles

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

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

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

both side front brake flexible hoses are deteriorated

both sides front shock absorbers slightly damp (oil)

both sides front slight play at wheels

both sides rear inner sills are corroded

front registration plate deterioated

front to rear fuel pipe corroded (rear section)

front wiper blade effectiveness

oil leak(s)

rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2015 189,194 miles

exhaust cprroded

front brake flexy hoses dererioated

oil leaks

slight play at front wheels

Fail 12 Aug 2014 186,343 miles

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

slight play at nearside front wheel.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 186,343 miles

slight play at nearside front wheel.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 183,470 miles

slight play at nearside front wheel.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 180,364 miles

(notes :- steel rims, 205/60R15 tyres, tread depths = n/s/f - 2mm, o/s/f - 3.5mm, n/s/r - 3mm, o/s/r - 3.5mm.)

front metal brake pipes are greased.

n/s/f tyre tread close to minimum wear limit.

o/s/f indicator is faded.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 178,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 176,289 miles

1.both rear sill/arches corroded.2both front brake pipes greased.3.both front brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2010 176,283 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1.both rear sill/arches corroded.2both front brake pipes greased.3.both front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2009 172,937 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 172,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 169,930 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 169,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 165,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 162,724 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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M415 SUX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M415 SUX, 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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M415 SUX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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