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M653 LYW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,317 mi
Last recorded70,317 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,317 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,232 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 70,232 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,212 miles

nearside front tyer has cut but deep enough to reach ply cords

offside front tyer perished

Fail 7 Jan 2011 70,212 miles

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

nearside front tyer has cut but deep enough to reach ply cords

offside front tyer perished

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,728 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,398 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 61,398 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,369 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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M653 LYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc 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 M653 LYW, 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 M653 LYW registered?

M653 LYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is M653 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M653 LYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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