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M693 OOA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s headlamp glass damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 96,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,127 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ERRATIC IDLE

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

LOW OIL LEVEL LIGHT ON

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective STONE CHIP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 95,127 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ERRATIC IDLE

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

LOW OIL LEVEL LIGHT ON

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective STONE CHIP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,053 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Intermittent erratic idle

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged, stone holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level light illuminated but oil level ok

Slight play steering idler arm pivot point

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Intermittent erratic idle

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged, stone holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level light illuminated but oil level ok

Slight play steering idler arm pivot point

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 90,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,448 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 88,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 85,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 82,224 miles

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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M693 OOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M693 OOA, 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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M693 OOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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