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M655 AVW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,349 mi
Last recorded107,349 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM655 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 107,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak excessive head gasket gone oil in coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2020 106,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co and hc and idle speed failed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect small oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff back plate small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel small free play at wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 104,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 100,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 100,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 99,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,727 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 94,180 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 94,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 86,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 81,496 miles

1)slight play in steering linkage †2)slight play in n/s & o/s/front wheel bearings †

Pass 23 Dec 2005 75,513 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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M655 AVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M655 AVW, 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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M655 AVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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