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M565 EWY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,547 mi
Last recorded176,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM565 EWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 176,547 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 176,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 169,148 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 169,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 162,335 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 162,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 154,714 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 154,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 141,830 miles

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

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

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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M565 EWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M565 EWY, 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 M565 EWY registered?

M565 EWY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M565 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M565 EWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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