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XIW 1011

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,245 mi
Last recorded134,245 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 1011
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 134,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 133,978 miles

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,093 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 129,049 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 129,049 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,363 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 126,336 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 122,850 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 118,529 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,862 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 138,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,484 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,627 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,799 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight leak exhaust gases/slight corrosion exhaust system and underbody components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 101,799 miles

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

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight leak exhaust gases/slight corrosion exhaust system and underbody components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,637 miles

slight corrosion underbody components/slight corrosion exhaust system/exhaust system has a slight leak exhaust gases

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,079 miles

slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

slight corrosion underbody/components

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,702 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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XIW 1011 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XIW 1011, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XIW 1011 registered?

XIW 1011 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is XIW 1011 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 1011 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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