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M858 DEU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,193 mi
Last recorded121,193 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM858 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,193 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracked & perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 121,193 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracked & perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 121,152 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 115,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (near jacking point) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (near jacking point) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Oil leak rear differential oil leak ()

both front tyres feathering on outer edges of tread

Pass 23 May 2016 90,039 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres are cracked/perishing! (advise replacement)

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER and LAMBDA SENSOR are both slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres are cracked/perishing! (advise replacement)

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER and LAMBDA SENSOR are both slow to clear! (advise fuel system treatment)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

engine cooling fan does not work! (engine gets very hot!)

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER and LAMBDA SENSOR are both very lazy during their operation! (advise fuel system treatment)

exhaust system has general corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

engine cooling fan does not work! (engine gets very hot!)

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER and LAMBDA SENSOR are both very lazy during their operation! (advise fuel system treatment)

exhaust system has general corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,923 miles

Rear number plate is very slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,327 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside steering idler slight play

slight oil leak

steering box slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2011 70,327 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside steering idler slight play

slight oil leak

steering box slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,435 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,430 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,632 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 63,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M858 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M858 DEU, 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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M858 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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