CarVerify

Free Car Check

M552 XWF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,866 mi
Last recorded192,866 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM552 XWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 192,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bodywork corroded (wheel arches etc) -no sharp edges

oil leak rear axle

rear brake disc inner faces pitted/corroded

srs light on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 192,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bodywork corroded (wheel arches etc) -no sharp edges

oil leak rear axle

rear brake disc inner faces pitted/corroded

srs light on

Pass 29 Jul 2010 187,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak rear axle

Fail 29 Jul 2010 187,835 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 3 Aug 2009 181,806 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (slight bulge structure failing?)

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 29 Jul 2008 175,679 miles

oil leak rear axle

slight bind at osf brake

Fail 29 Jul 2008 175,679 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak rear axle

slight bind at osf brake

Pass 16 Jul 2007 169,956 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 169,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 163,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 156,674 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M552 XWF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel 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 M552 XWF, 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 M552 XWF?

You can check the full history of M552 XWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M552 XWF registered?

M552 XWF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M552 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M552 XWF 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.

Does M552 XWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M552 XWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.