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M533 DLB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,380 mi
Last recorded169,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 DLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 169,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 8 Jul 2010 169,380 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 1 Jun 2009 163,050 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 163,049 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 161,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 161,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 155,235 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 150,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 142,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 141,693 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 141,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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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M533 DLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc 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 M533 DLB, 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 M533 DLB registered?

M533 DLB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M533 DLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M533 DLB 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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