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M990 CLW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,609 mi
Last recorded120,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 CLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 120,609 miles

both front and offside rear coils springs corroding/corroded

both front flexis perishing

both front tyres low and perishing

both rear brake pipes at flexis corroding

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe above rear axle corroded

front to rear fuel pipe at tank corroded

offside front washer partiaully chocked

play in steering rack

windscreen chipped /cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2011 120,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and offside rear coils springs corroding/corroded

both front flexis perishing

both front tyres low and perishing

both rear brake pipes at flexis corroding

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe above rear axle corroded

front to rear fuel pipe at tank corroded

offside front washer partiaully chocked

play in steering rack

windscreen chipped /cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2010 116,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 110,326 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 110,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 104,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,129 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 98,129 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 90,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 85,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 85,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M990 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M990 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 M990 CLW registered?

M990 CLW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M990 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M990 CLW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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