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M952 LYW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,482 mi
Last recorded66,482 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM952 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 66,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,794 miles

slight judder from rear foot brake

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,477 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,357 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,060 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 360,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r/ tyre is cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,734 miles

o/s/r/ tyre deep cut in the tread

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,305 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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M952 LYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M952 LYW, 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 M952 LYW registered?

M952 LYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M952 LYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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