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M976 UAN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,193 mi
Last recorded117,193 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM976 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,193 miles

Rear differential is covered in oil

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,193 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear differential is covered in oil

Pass 2 May 2017 113,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2016 107,399 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 101,362 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 101,361 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,952 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,944 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 98,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,830 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 96,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,983 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 94,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,990 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 86,990 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear diff leaking very badly

Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,473 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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M976 UAN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 M976 UAN, 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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M976 UAN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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