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M702 CLW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,320 mi
Last recorded183,320 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM702 CLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 183,320 miles

catalytic converter noisy

slight perishing in all flexi brake hoses

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

surface corrosion on metal brake pipe feeding n/s rear flexi hose

unable to check rear suspension arms fully due to protective covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2008 183,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

catalytic converter noisy

slight perishing in all flexi brake hoses

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

surface corrosion on metal brake pipe feeding n/s rear flexi hose

unable to check rear suspension arms fully due to protective covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2007 170,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine idling irratically

n/s front wing mirror lens insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 170,653 miles

engine idling irratically

n/s front wing mirror lens insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2005 159,665 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 159,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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M702 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M702 CLW, 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 M702 CLW registered?

M702 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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