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M533 YSN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,683 mi
Last recorded108,683 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork inpoor condition

Fail 29 Aug 2013 108,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork inpoor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 103,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 103,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 96,109 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,429 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,426 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

overheating

Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,497 miles

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

rear number plate

Fail 18 Aug 2009 82,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear number plate

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,660 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 56,658 miles

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

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

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 YSN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

M533 YSN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 1995.

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