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M541 XJO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,741 mi
Last recorded132,741 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 132,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s headlamp stonechipped

o/s/f door check strap noisy

o/s/f upper wishbone ball joint boot perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 132,741 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s headlamp stonechipped

o/s/f door check strap noisy

o/s/f upper wishbone ball joint boot perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,354 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s headlamp stonechipped

Pass 25 Mar 2010 117,815 miles

offside headlamp glass chipped

nearside wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 117,815 miles

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

nearside wheel rim slightly damaged

offside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,218 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front headlight glass cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2009 109,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,117 miles

nearside and offside front lower outer ball joints worn!

nearside rear wheel damaged

rad level light on

srs light on

steering damper light misting of oil

steering idler arm bushes worn

Fail 3 Apr 2008 102,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front lower outer ball joints worn!

nearside rear wheel damaged

rad level light on

srs light on

steering damper light misting of oil

steering idler arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 95,454 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front wishbone arm bushed starting to split

Pass 29 Dec 2005 89,713 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 89,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M541 XJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 M541 XJO, 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 M541 XJO registered?

M541 XJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M541 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M541 XJO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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