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M701 OOA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,174 mi
Last recorded121,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 121,174 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

rusty all around

Fail 28 Jul 2017 121,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush and outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

rusty all around

Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rusty all round

Fail 6 Aug 2016 116,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rusty all round

Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,146 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 106,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f door damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

o/s/f door damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 98,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,067 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,995 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,055 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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M701 OOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M701 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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M701 OOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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