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M559 DLL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM559 DLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,583 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ((all)) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ((both)) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/ crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ((both)) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge ((185-65-15)) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ((both)) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ((both)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ((both)) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ((by subframe mountings )) corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 126,573 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/ crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid dark in colour

Fail 28 Sep 2019 126,573 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember/ crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both) Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid dark in colour

Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 124,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 123,338 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 123,338 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,356 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,395 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded at unions

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,654 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil springs slight corrosion

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,915 miles

slight corrosion forming on underside of car

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,730 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 84,723 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,287 miles

brake discs corroding

light corrosion forming on underside of car

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,537 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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M559 DLL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M559 DLL, 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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M559 DLL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M559 DLL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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