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M685 WSC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM685 WSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,061 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf indicator taped on

osf seat belt buckle clip broken

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf indicator taped on

osf seat belt buckle clip broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,423 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,028 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 74,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 72,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 70,501 miles

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

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

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

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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M685 WSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M685 WSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M685 WSC registered?

M685 WSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 1995.

Is M685 WSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M685 WSC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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