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M509 YPU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,200 mi
Last recorded117,200 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 117,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 106,583 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,095 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fuel cap seal started to perish

All brake pipes leaving ABS pump showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,085 miles

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

All brake pipes leaving ABS pump showing signs of corrosion

Both front tyres perished

Fuel cap seal started to perish

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 93,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 92,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,516 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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M509 YPU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M509 YPU, 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 M509 YPU registered?

M509 YPU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M509 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M509 YPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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