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912X431

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration912X431
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,921 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,271 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 57,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,053 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,041 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,583 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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912X431 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 912X431, 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 912X431 registered?

912X431 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is 912X431 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 912X431 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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