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M480 SHH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 SHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,614 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Shoulders & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Shoulder Perishing & Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 52,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Shoulders & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Shoulder Perishing & Cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner and Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner and Outer plus Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner and Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm/wearing on inner edge and outer wall perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,244 miles

Offside Rear Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 47,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 40,199 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2012 40,003 miles

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

steering damper damp

Pass 26 May 2011 39,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 37,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 36,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 35,751 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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M480 SHH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M480 SHH, 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 M480 SHH registered?

M480 SHH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M480 SHH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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