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M857 WYC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,632 mi
Last recorded72,632 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 WYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,395 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked, aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 57,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 39,193 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,399 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,168 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,703 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,534 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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M857 WYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M857 WYC, 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 M857 WYC registered?

M857 WYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M857 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M857 WYC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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