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M482 SHH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,930 mi
Last recorded172,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 SHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 172,930 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 162,143 miles

Both rear brake pipes covered with a coating

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 162,088 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear brake pipes coatted

Pass 3 Jul 2008 149,019 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 144,883 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 144,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 144,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 144,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 137,335 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 137,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

metal brake pipe corroded at offside front going into flexible hose joint area

metal brake pipe corroded over rear axle area

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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M482 SHH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M482 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 M482 SHH registered?

M482 SHH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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