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M499 TBH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,718 mi
Last recorded213,718 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 TBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 213,718 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zon ,A,.o/s/r/n/s/f/wing slightly corroded.o/s/head light cipped.slightly oil damp.f/r/tyre edges slightly low.anti roll bar ,D,bushes slightly poor condition.o/s/indicator slightly discuoler (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 203,709 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 193,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 193,441 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 182,582 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 182,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 171,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 161,285 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside rear inner and outer Cv gaiters slightly deterioated

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 149,030 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 149,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake pads worn over 60%

Pass 4 Jul 2012 145,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs have slightly corroded preventing brakes from locking

Pass 27 Jul 2011 143,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 141,917 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake disc corrode

Offside front indecator lamp slight damage

Offside front wheel bearing has slightly play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 141,917 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside rear brake disc corrode

Offside front indecator lamp slight damage

Offside front wheel bearing has slightly play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 138,839 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside steering link has slightly play

Offside and nearside rear brake discs are slight corrode

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 132,500 miles

front screen stone chipped

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside rear floorpan rusty

slight play in front roll bar mountings

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 18 Jul 2007 125,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 125,899 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,242 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 115,969 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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M499 TBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M499 TBH, 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 M499 TBH registered?

M499 TBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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