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M718 WSC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

284,398 mi
Last recorded284,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 WSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 284,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 275,226 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 275,225 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 254,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 236,057 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 218,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 196,356 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 196,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Main front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear "T piece"..

Wear in nearside steering idler..on pass limit..

Pass 1 Nov 2006 177,339 miles

front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in steering rack

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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M718 WSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M718 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 M718 WSC registered?

M718 WSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M718 WSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M718 WSC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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