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M570 SNC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,049 mi
Last recorded159,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM570 SNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 159,049 miles

both front light units damaged

fanbelt cracking

osr light unit damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn close to indicators

Fail 9 Jan 2017 159,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front light units damaged

fanbelt cracking

osr light unit damaged

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn close to indicators

Pass 9 Dec 2015 155,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror repaired with tape

Nearside Front outer wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear lens damaged and lights dim

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

both front check straps ripped from door

offside and nearside front indicator lens secured with tape

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

serpentine belt tensioner shock absorber bush worn and rattling

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 155,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust bracket insecure

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

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

Nearside Front mirror repaired with tape

Nearside Front outer wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear lens damaged and lights dim

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

offside and nearside front indicator lens secured with tape

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

slight oil leak

water level indicator in dash

Fail 12 Dec 2014 153,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front check straps insecure and noisey

nearside front indicator lens cover insecure

offside and nearside rear brake pipes at flexi hoses slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills to chassis slightly corroded

offside rear lens damaged

slight oil leak

wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 153,395 miles

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

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

both front check straps insecure and noisey

nearside front indicator lens cover insecure

offside and nearside rear brake pipes at flexi hoses slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills to chassis slightly corroded

offside rear lens damaged

slight oil leak

wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 149,518 miles

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

all wheel arches corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 149,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

all wheel arches corroded

rear number plate faded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 140,997 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 140,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 133,716 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 133,715 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 119,730 miles

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

front number plates slighly dirty

Fail 22 Dec 2008 119,730 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front number plates slighly dirty

Pass 20 Nov 2007 113,693 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 113,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,195 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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M570 SNC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M570 SNC, 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 M570 SNC registered?

M570 SNC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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