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M957 YBP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 YBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 105,199 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 105,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 104,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,270 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 104,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,263 miles

Front exhaust heat shield broken

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly perrished

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,293 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 102,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,428 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 97,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 97,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,899 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,929 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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M957 YBP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M957 YBP, 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 M957 YBP registered?

M957 YBP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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