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M582 WBH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,279 mi
Last recorded147,279 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM582 WBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 147,279 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 147,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 137,962 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 137,962 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ofside rear inner side light not working.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 128,917 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 128,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 112,942 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 112,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 108,600 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 108,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 101,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 94,272 miles

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

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

offside rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 7 Sep 2005 87,641 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M582 WBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M582 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 M582 WBH registered?

M582 WBH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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