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M98 UCW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 UCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,167 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 87,167 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,179 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,311 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 83,007 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,384 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 77,699 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 77,699 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

tracking may need attention

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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M98 UCW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M98 UCW, 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 M98 UCW registered?

M98 UCW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is M98 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M98 UCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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