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M555 ARO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,070 mi
Last recorded58,070 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 58,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 53,291 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 53,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,181 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,181 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,913 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,562 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 52,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,963 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,684 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,684 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,684 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,026 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 50,026 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,340 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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M555 ARO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M555 ARO, 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 M555 ARO registered?

M555 ARO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M555 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 ARO shows 22 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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