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M448 XJO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,946 mi
Last recorded75,946 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,638 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,421 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 73,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 73,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 73,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,071 miles

front wiper poor

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,184 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 70,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre starting to crack 185/65/r15

offside front tyre starting to crack 185/65/r15

wiper blade poor

Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,163 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack 185/65/r15

offside front tyre starting to crack 185/65/r15

wiper blade poor

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,575 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 68,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 67,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 64,779 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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M448 XJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M448 XJO, 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 M448 XJO registered?

M448 XJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M448 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M448 XJO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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