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M51 THH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,304 mi
Last recorded161,304 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 THH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 161,304 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights out

Boot laden

Brake pipes from master cylinder to ABS unit have corrosion

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Nearside and offside front brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak

SRS light on

rear diffrential has a seepage of oil

Fail 25 Oct 2011 161,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights out

Boot laden

Brake pipes from master cylinder to ABS unit have corrosion

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside and offside front brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak

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

SRS light on

rear diffrential has a seepage of oil

Pass 25 Oct 2010 158,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside inner and outer track rod ends have slight play

nearside rear brake pipe has advanced corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outer track rod end

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 154,779 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

exhaust bracket broken front

n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 1 Oct 2009 154,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

exhaust bracket broken front

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 16 Oct 2008 151,175 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 151,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 145,445 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 140,404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 140,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight dampness around power steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2005 128,688 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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M51 THH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc 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 M51 THH, 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 M51 THH registered?

M51 THH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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