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M557 MYW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,757 mi
Last recorded167,757 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 MYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 167,757 miles

SRS light on

both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edge and only just met requirement

offside front brake hose poor and only just met requirement

windscreen washer poor

Pass 4 Jun 2011 161,956 miles

front,brakediscs,slightly,worn

Pass 17 May 2010 154,491 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 142,530 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 141,845 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 128,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 112,504 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 112,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 110,583 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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M557 MYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M557 MYW, 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 M557 MYW registered?

M557 MYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M557 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M557 MYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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