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M559 DRK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,601 mi
Last recorded89,601 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM559 DRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,601 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,292 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 83,292 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,554 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 81,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 78,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,202 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,133 miles

both rear metalbrake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2007 70,133 miles

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

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

both rear metalbrake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,153 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 DRK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M559 DRK, 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 M559 DRK registered?

M559 DRK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M559 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M559 DRK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M559 DRK have outstanding finance?

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