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M546 SDB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,737 mi
Last recorded157,737 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM546 SDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 157,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 155,493 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SHOW AGE RELATED CRACKING AND SPLITTING

BOOT AREA DAMP AND CORRODING, SMALL HOLE TO REAR NEARSIDE

FRONT OFFSIDE BRAKE FLEXY PIPE CRACKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING IMBALANCE ON RBT

REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE FLEXY PIPE CRACKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING IDLER

SPARE TYRE WORN

VARIOUS PARTS OF CHASSIS AND FLOOR SLIGHT SCABBING, CORROSION ( ADVISE WAX OILING )

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

Fail 1 Dec 2011 155,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SHOW AGE RELATED CRACKING AND SPLITTING

BOOT AREA DAMP AND CORRODING, SMALL HOLE TO REAR NEARSIDE

FRONT OFFSIDE BRAKE FLEXY PIPE CRACKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING IMBALANCE ON RBT

REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE FLEXY PIPE CRACKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING IDLER

SPARE TYRE WORN

VARIOUS PARTS OF CHASSIS AND FLOOR SLIGHT SCABBING, CORROSION ( ADVISE WAX OILING )

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

Pass 6 Sep 2010 154,550 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE BRAKE FLEXY PIPES CRACKING,

EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION TO FLOOR AND CHASSIS SOLID AT TIME OF TEST.

OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm (SPARE TYRE WORN).

Fail 20 Aug 2010 154,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 150,272 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 150,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 141,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 134,260 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 134,032 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 127,228 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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M546 SDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M546 SDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M546 SDB?

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What year was M546 SDB registered?

M546 SDB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M546 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M546 SDB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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