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M55 PWC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 PWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 168,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower outer sill panel corroded, not within prescribed area of seatbelt mounting or suspension component

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower outer sill panel corroded, not within prescribed area of seatbelt mounting or suspension component

Pass 3 Mar 2022 164,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion evident in outer sill panel but not within 30cm of suspension / body mount or seat / seatbelt mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion evident in outer sill panel but not within 30cm of suspension / body mount or seat / seatbelt mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre non-mandatory brake lamp intermittently inoperative

Fail 28 Feb 2022 164,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion evident in outer sill panel but not within 30cm of suspension / body mount or seat / seatbelt mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Corrosion evident in outer sill panel but not within 30cm of suspension / body mount or seat / seatbelt mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre non-mandatory brake lamp intermittently inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2021 162,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 161,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,720 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 146,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 137,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 118,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,273 miles

Additional brake light appears to be disconected

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,164 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,537 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,533 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,299 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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M55 PWC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M55 PWC, 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 M55 PWC registered?

M55 PWC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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