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M56 PUJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,588 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 84,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 83,931 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 83,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 82,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 82,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,234 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 81,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 79,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,905 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 75,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 66,028 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 63,894 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 63,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 61,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,398 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 48,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 48,605 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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M56 PUJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M56 PUJ, 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 M56 PUJ registered?

M56 PUJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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