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M550 OUK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,054 mi
Last recorded178,054 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 OUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 178,054 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 166,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

n/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose covered in grease

o/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose covered in grease

Pass 1 Oct 2008 166,372 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

n/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose covered in grease

o/s/r brake pipe feeding flexi hose covered in grease

Fail 10 Sep 2008 165,491 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 155,572 miles

Oil leak

all rest of tyre treads wearing low (3mm)

nearside front tyre inner and outer treads worn to legal limit(1.6mm)recommend renewal 0f tyre

offside front and nearside front brake pads wearing thin,note outer pads worn lower than inner pads,recommend renewal of brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2007 145,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 135,360 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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M550 OUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M550 OUK, 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 M550 OUK registered?

M550 OUK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M550 OUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 OUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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