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M59 PAW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,015 mi
Last recorded159,015 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM59 PAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 159,015 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 159,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 143,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 143,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,476 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 132,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 127,874 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 127,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 122,937 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 122,937 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 116,406 miles

under-body surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 71,558 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M59 PAW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M59 PAW, 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 M59 PAW registered?

M59 PAW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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