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M973 UKE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,601 mi
Last recorded186,601 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 186,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 184,285 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 182,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 181,428 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 178,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 176,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 173,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 173,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 169,834 miles

Horn sounds slightly grating, and less loud than normal.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 164,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 157,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 151,511 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes are corroded

n/s/r/ & o/s/r/ brake pipes from hoses are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 145,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 145,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 141,088 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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M973 UKE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M973 UKE, 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 M973 UKE registered?

M973 UKE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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