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M880 YRE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,584 mi
Last recorded156,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 YRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 156,584 miles

coil springs corroded

rear diff seal leaking

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 Jun 2018 156,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

coil springs corroded

rear diff seal leaking

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2017 145,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 145,506 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 6 May 2016 134,721 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 134,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 134,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 128,373 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s front wing

damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

rear o/s a nd n/s shock absorbers corroding

slight corrosion in certain parts of vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2015 128,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s front wing

damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

n/s rear brake pipe corroded (not slight but not excessive )

n/s rear flexible brake pipe corroding

rear o/s a nd n/s shock absorbers corroding

slight corrosion in certain parts of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2014 121,416 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres wearing close to tread depth indicators

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,416 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres wearing close to tread depth indicators

Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,731 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on chassis around rear subframe

Fail 23 Apr 2013 115,716 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on chassis around rear subframe

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,922 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 82,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2006 70,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,983 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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M880 YRE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M880 YRE, 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 M880 YRE registered?

M880 YRE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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