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M952 UJH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,286 mi
Last recorded124,286 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM952 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 124,286 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 117,104 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 107,305 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 107,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,670 miles

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

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

gearbox leaking oil

nearside headlamp glass damaged

rear gearbox mounting damaged by impact

Fail 10 Dec 2008 106,659 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

gearbox leaking oil

nearside headlamp glass damaged

rear gearbox mounting damaged by impact

Fail 23 Oct 2008 106,657 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,227 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,780 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 96,780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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 UJH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M952 UJH, 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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M952 UJH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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