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M453 XJO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,237 mi
Last recorded193,237 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 193,237 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 193,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & flooring (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

coolant leak possible head gasket

Pass 8 Dec 2023 190,537 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 190,537 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 188,328 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s steering arm joint

Fail 23 Nov 2022 188,328 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe to gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s steering arm joint

Pass 14 Dec 2021 186,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 186,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 184,347 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 184,347 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 181,510 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS PERISHED

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL AND IN TREADS

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT MIST OF OIL

Fail 5 Dec 2019 181,510 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS PERISHED

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL AND IN TREADS

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT MIST OF OIL

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 177,378 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 177,378 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 174,232 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 174,232 miles

Fuel pipe leaking rear around tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2016 169,288 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 169,288 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lens broken (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2015 163,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 158,061 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 158,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 153,238 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 148,160 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 148,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 143,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 137,917 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 137,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 130,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 122,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 114,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 107,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 99,882 miles

Small chip in windscreen

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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M453 XJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 M453 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 M453 XJO registered?

M453 XJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 1995.

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