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M686 MUU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,898 mi
Last recorded147,898 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 MUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 147,898 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Coolant leak.

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

Slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 142,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 137,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

both front tyre walls perished cracked outer

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

fuel line has corrosion at rear

n/s/front indicator lense broken

n/s/inner washer jet blocked

slight play in steering box

n/s/rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2010 134,780 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 134,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 132,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 128,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 128,347 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 124,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 120,074 miles

ADVISE - NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER JET ATTENTION REQUIRED.

ADVISE - PROMPT ATTENTION TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

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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M686 MUU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 M686 MUU, 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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M686 MUU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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