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M468 UFS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

186,926 mi
Last recorded186,926 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM468 UFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 186,926 miles

both front spring seats heavily corroded

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside front upper balljoint slight play

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2016

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT NOISE

Fail 30 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 8 May 2015 167,220 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 167,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 161,499 miles

both rear brakes are fluctuating

o/s/f brake is flucuating

Fail 10 Mar 2014 161,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear brakes are fluctuating

o/s/f brake is flucuating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 160,911 miles

both outer sills starting to corroded

slight play at steering idles

Pass 11 Apr 2012 154,862 miles

front wings are corroded

rear section off exhaust deterioted

Fail 29 Mar 2012 154,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wings are corroded

rear section off exhaust deterioted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 149,538 miles

n/s/f brake has slight judder

various areas of corrosion has started

Fail 12 Aug 2011 149,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

n/s/f brake has slight judder

various areas of corrosion has started

Pass 26 Jun 2010 146,766 miles

o/s/ flexy hose is insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2010 146,758 miles

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

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

o/s/ flexy hose is insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2009 142,472 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s/r one of two position light bulbs not working

Fail 25 Jun 2009 142,472 miles

n/s/r one of two position light bulbs not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 138,464 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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M468 UFS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M468 UFS, 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 M468 UFS registered?

M468 UFS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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