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M77 OTL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,230 mi
Last recorded56,230 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 56,230 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 56,230 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 54,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 53,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 52,500 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 52,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,112 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 52,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,652 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,285 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 51,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

change off side rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,964 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 46,964 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,792 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,199 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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M77 OTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M77 OTL, 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 M77 OTL registered?

M77 OTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M77 OTL shows 21 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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