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M683 XTW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,680 mi
Last recorded123,680 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM683 XTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,680 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,077 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 103,862 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid dirty

Fail 28 Feb 2011 103,862 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake fluid dirty

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,582 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 100,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,778 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 96,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 96,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

free-play at top of steering column

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front indicators colour faded

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,537 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators colour fading

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 12 Feb 2008 88,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators colour fading

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r inner sidelight inoperative

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,919 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 80,919 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

front indicators colour fading

n/s door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,499 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M683 XTW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 M683 XTW, 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 M683 XTW registered?

M683 XTW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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