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M74 XLV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,752 mi
Last recorded74,752 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 XLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 74,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper sticking suspect linkage / motor needs attention

Pass 25 Feb 2009 74,752 miles

wiper sticking suspect linkage / motor needs attention

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,518 miles

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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M74 XLV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M74 XLV, 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 M74 XLV registered?

M74 XLV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1995.

Is M74 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M74 XLV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M74 XLV have outstanding finance?

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