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M543 CLL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,352 mi
Last recorded69,352 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 CLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 69,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,460 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corrosion to front & rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,234 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,128 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 49,998 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,501 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 45,501 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

o/s rear tyre run flat side wall damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,717 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

o/s rear tyre run flat side wall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,438 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,553 miles

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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M543 CLL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M543 CLL, 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 M543 CLL registered?

M543 CLL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M543 CLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M543 CLL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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