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M766 XHY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,609 mi
Last recorded141,609 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 141,609 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe mounts corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 141,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 137,917 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 137,917 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,916 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 133,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 127,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside of vehicle in poor condition

slight play in steering box

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,076 miles

offside of vehicle in poor condition

slight play in steering box

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 117,323 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 111,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 106,286 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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M766 XHY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M766 XHY, 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 M766 XHY registered?

M766 XHY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M766 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M766 XHY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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