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M561 WBH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,301 mi
Last recorded157,301 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 157,301 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 155,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

Pass 23 May 2014 155,264 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 152,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 150,296 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 150,296 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,445 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 147,445 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 144,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 137,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 133,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 127,696 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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M561 WBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M561 WBH, 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 M561 WBH registered?

M561 WBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M561 WBH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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