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M990 DHY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,585 mi
Last recorded80,585 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,609 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,377 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 70,297 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 70,297 miles

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)

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

both front tyres uneven wear outer edges--

Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,202 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 66,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,525 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 60,035 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,702 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 44,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 DHY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

M990 DHY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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