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M789 YBK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,359 mi
Last recorded78,359 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 78,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,364 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,226 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,072 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 64,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 58,572 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,481 miles

auto gearbox sump rusted

Pass 25 Mar 2006 43,236 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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M789 YBK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M789 YBK, 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 M789 YBK registered?

M789 YBK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M789 YBK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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