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M572 WTW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,925 mi
Last recorded154,925 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM572 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 154,925 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 154,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 144,990 miles

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

arches starting to corroded

brake pipes covered unable to check properley

child seat fitted at front

oil leak on engine

outter cills covered

rear axle arm bushes slightly perished starting to split

slight play in stearing arm

Fail 24 Oct 2011 144,990 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

arches starting to corroded

child seat fitted at front

oil leak on engine

outter cills covered

rear axle arm bushes slightly perished starting to split

slight play in stearing arm

Pass 25 Oct 2010 137,726 miles

both front shockers slightly damp

brake hosses corroded

engine cooler leaking

engine over heating

front wearing low

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear differential damp

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 129,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 120,785 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 120,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 102,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 94,882 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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M572 WTW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M572 WTW, 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 M572 WTW registered?

M572 WTW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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