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M533 XWY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,260 mi
Last recorded130,260 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 XWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2012 130,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body and floorpan corroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,613 miles

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

surface corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 9 Mar 2011 123,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn to legal limit

surface corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 5 Mar 2010 119,850 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

srs warning light on

Pass 12 May 2009 118,216 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering box

vehicle over heating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 111,751 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 111,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

offside headlight chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2007 108,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 91,891 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low.

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 XWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M533 XWY registered?

M533 XWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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