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M959 MUU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

249,063 mi
Last recorded249,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 MUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 249,063 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Slight fuel leak on undertray

Pass 20 Jun 2014 239,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 232,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 225,046 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to offside front bumper.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 216,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r position lamp inop

Pass 21 Jun 2010 204,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 192,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 182,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 170,422 miles

advise play in steering box and steering arms †unable to fully check due to under body cover advise remove and check

Pass 29 Jun 2006 156,337 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 156,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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M959 MUU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M959 MUU, 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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M959 MUU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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