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M457 MRU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,261 mi
Last recorded202,261 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 MRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 202,261 miles

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

Propshaft defective

Pass 4 Feb 2010 192,983 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)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 186,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 172,077 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front indicator slightly loose

Fail 23 Nov 2007 172,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside fronr indicator slightly loose

Pass 19 Dec 2006 136,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 91,269 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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M457 MRU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M457 MRU, 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 M457 MRU registered?

M457 MRU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M457 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M457 MRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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