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M725 OOA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,400 mi
Last recorded189,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM725 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 189,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside front structure.

Fail 13 Jan 2018 189,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on nearside front and offside front structure.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 182,692 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 182,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 174,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 174,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 169,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 165,379 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 165,053 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 160,000 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 159,989 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 151,241 miles

Advise fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake pads seem low,front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Offside,nearside front lower wishbone bushes cracking strong advise.

Play in nearside front steering joints.

Srs light on dashboard.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 151,166 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front,rear brake pads seem low,front,rear brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Offside,nearside front lower wishbone bushes cracking strong advise.

Play in nearside front steering joints.

Srs light on dashboard.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 133,863 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 119,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007
Pass 3 May 2006

Slight oil leak from steering damper

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 OOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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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What year was M725 OOA registered?

M725 OOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M725 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M725 OOA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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