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M543 NBE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,208 mi
Last recorded97,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 NBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 97,208 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 97,208 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

NOT PASS EMISSION

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,411 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 68,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight binding

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

off side front wing edge corroded

underside generally corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,808 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 48,792 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,246 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,619 miles

O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT AS SLIGHT LEFT.LESS THEN 1MM.SO O/K

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,088 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,682 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 31,019 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,041 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 29,445 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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 NBE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

M543 NBE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M543 NBE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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