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M430 EHW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,843 mi
Last recorded114,843 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 EHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 114,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

diff unit end float play

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Dec 2007 114,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

diff unit end float play

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,610 miles

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

diff unit & engine oil leak

main beam control switch intermittant

opffside front tyre outer rim damaged

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,896 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 88,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

diff unit oil leak

offside front seat belt damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2006 66,500 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 66,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,022 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 120,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 119,950 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

very slight lift in both front balljoints

very slight lift in both front lower balljoints

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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M430 EHW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M430 EHW, 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 M430 EHW registered?

M430 EHW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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