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M760 YJO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,680 mi
Last recorded157,680 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM760 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 157,680 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads cannot be seen

Fail 7 May 2011 157,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads cannot be seen

Pass 10 May 2010 155,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Idle control bushes have slight play

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Undertray fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 153,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine + chassie tray fitted

front wipers sllightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 150,840 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 150,840 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 144,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 144,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 132,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 132,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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M760 YJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M760 YJO, 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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M760 YJO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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