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M725 CLW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,580 mi
Last recorded194,580 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM725 CLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 194,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Misfire

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 192,085 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 192,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 187,301 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 187,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 187,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 168,027 miles

screenwash reservior leaking

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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M725 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M725 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 M725 CLW registered?

M725 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M725 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M725 CLW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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