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M78 UKO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,064 mi
Last recorded163,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 163,064 miles

Auxillary drive belt starting to perish

Front inner wings rusty

Play in inner track rod end joints

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jul 2010 163,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Auxillary drive belt starting to perish

Front inner wings rusty

Play in inner track rod end joints

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2009 144,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 128,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 118,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 109,543 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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M78 UKO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M78 UKO, 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 M78 UKO registered?

M78 UKO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M78 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M78 UKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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