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M731 CHU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 CHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 137,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 136,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S FRONT SHOCKER LEAKING

Fail 17 Apr 2013 136,650 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BONNET RELEASE CATCH FAULTY

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S FRONT SHOCKER LEAKING

Pass 22 Mar 2012 133,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,621 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 124,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 108,624 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,992 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 94,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 88,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M731 CHU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M731 CHU, 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 M731 CHU registered?

M731 CHU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M731 CHU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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