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M511 THD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,982 mi
Last recorded100,982 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 THD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,982 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,365 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 98,364 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

both rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

nearside front metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,169 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 82,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 79,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 76,656 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2006 76,656 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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M511 THD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M511 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 M511 THD registered?

M511 THD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M511 THD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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