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M470 BLC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 BLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 114,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 103,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 86,023 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,626 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,766 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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M470 BLC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M470 BLC, 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 M470 BLC registered?

M470 BLC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M470 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M470 BLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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