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M982 CLW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,639 mi
Last recorded151,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 CLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 151,639 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 151,639 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 148,818 miles

Nearside Front lower arm slight movement

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper splitting on ends and smeary

rear diff damp

rear flexy brake hose's perished

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front lower arm slight movement

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge and perished

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper splitting on ends and smeary

rear diff damp

rear flexy brake hose's perished

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,722 miles

chips in screen

engine damp with oil

nearside front shock damp

nearside rear inner and outer wheel arch corroding

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear diff damp

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 147,992 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 144,824 miles

chip in screen

front and rear number plate marked

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 140,671 miles

front pads look low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,581 miles

chip in screen

front and rear number plate marked

Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,394 miles

both number plates marked

chip in screen

Pass 2 Jun 2008 127,578 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 127,578 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

chip in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2007 123,345 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in windscreen †front + rear number plates marked/dirty †rear diff damp with fluid

Pass 8 May 2006 109,618 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play steering rack †front + rear number plates marked

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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M982 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M982 CLW, 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 M982 CLW registered?

M982 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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