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M516 XWY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,945 mi
Last recorded157,945 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 XWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 157,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 155,949 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 153,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 149,004 miles

exhaust cat starting to break up.

passenders door mirror glass broken

Pass 17 Nov 2011 147,225 miles

front propshaft doenught coupling slight wear

Pass 13 Nov 2010 145,423 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

rust around petrol tank

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2009 141,852 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2008 137,912 miles

engine oil leak

slight hole and rust n/s f inner wing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 134,633 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 129,611 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 129,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 5 Dec 2005 118,872 miles

slight marking to front no plate

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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M516 XWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M516 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M516 XWY registered?

M516 XWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M516 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M516 XWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M516 XWY have outstanding finance?

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