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M689 WSC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,153 mi
Last recorded106,153 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 WSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,153 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,336 miles

both front indicators discoloured

Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front indicators discoloured

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to see inside face of rear brake discs on test

Fail 11 Mar 2009 88,279 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to see inside face of rear brake discs on test

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,434 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 70,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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M689 WSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 M689 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.

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What year was M689 WSC registered?

M689 WSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M689 WSC safe to buy?

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