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M923 UAO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,721 mi
Last recorded188,721 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM923 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 188,721 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 188,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 188,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 188,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 180,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 171,288 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 171,288 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis members (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 158,557 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 158,557 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 150,456 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 150,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 145,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 133,930 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 128,227 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 128,227 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 8 May 2010 122,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 122,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 May 2009 114,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 104,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 82,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2007 82,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 63,042 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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M923 UAO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel 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 M923 UAO, 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 M923 UAO registered?

M923 UAO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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