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M870 UGR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,111 mi
Last recorded194,111 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 UGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 194,111 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 31 Dec 2008 194,111 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 192,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2007 177,206 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2007 172,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to closing sills & floors †corrosion to suspension components †corrosion to brake pipes at rear †rear suspension component rubber bushes splitting †rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 26 Jul 2006 154,681 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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M870 UGR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M870 UGR, 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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M870 UGR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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