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M972 LYW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,849 mi
Last recorded91,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,849 miles

FUEL LINES PERISHED

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt perished

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides near side and off side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 69,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 67,775 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)

Pass 20 May 2017 66,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,879 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 63,320 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 62,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 60,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 58,934 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 58,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 57,763 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 55,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 53,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 51,576 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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M972 LYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M972 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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M972 LYW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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