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M657 ROS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,956 mi
Last recorded163,956 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 ROS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 163,956 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 163,956 miles

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

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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all wheel arches corroded

auto gearbox leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,887 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 153,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,773 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 143,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 131,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 121,976 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 121,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M657 ROS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M657 ROS, 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 M657 ROS registered?

M657 ROS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M657 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M657 ROS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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