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M490 THD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,176 mi
Last recorded165,176 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 THD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 165,176 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 165,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 162,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 158,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 158,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 154,280 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 149,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 277,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 141,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 138,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 136,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 131,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 126,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 121,458 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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M490 THD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M490 THD, 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 M490 THD registered?

M490 THD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M490 THD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 THD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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