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M896 UEF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,111 mi
Last recorded115,111 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 UEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 115,111 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 115,111 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2009 107,880 miles

REAR SPOILER BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MISSING

Fail 7 May 2009 107,880 miles

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

REAR SPOILER BRAKE LIGHT BULBS MISSING

Pass 29 Apr 2008 103,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 103,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 100,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 93,785 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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M896 UEF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M896 UEF, 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 M896 UEF registered?

M896 UEF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M896 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M896 UEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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