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M949 CLW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 CLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 85,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,265 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 84,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,655 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,805 miles

Slight corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,273 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,273 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,274 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 65,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,001 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 64,001 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2012 59,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,680 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,872 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 49,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 47,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,986 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 40,540 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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M949 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M949 CLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M949 CLW registered?

M949 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1995.

Is M949 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M949 CLW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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