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M523 XWY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,774 mi
Last recorded142,774 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 XWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 142,774 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,848 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 102,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 93,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,278 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2009 76,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 74,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 72,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 69,204 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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M523 XWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M523 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.

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What year was M523 XWY registered?

M523 XWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1995.

Is M523 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M523 XWY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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