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M531 WWA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,390 mi
Last recorded204,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 WWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 204,390 miles

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

offside rear outer sidelight inoperative

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Fail 12 Jan 2010 204,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside outer sidelight inoperative

rear number plate slightly de-laminated

Pass 19 Jan 2009 189,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 166,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 144,631 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 144,631 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 125,066 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 125,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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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M531 WWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M531 WWA, 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 M531 WWA registered?

M531 WWA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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