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A14 CEA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,361 mi
Last recorded165,361 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 165,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 163,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn near the legal limit.

rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 163,592 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn near the legal limit.

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 159,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 140,355 miles

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

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

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 131,280 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 131,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 129,113 miles

exhaust and sheilds corroded

offside rear tyre nail in tread

rear diff area damp

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight chip on windscreen

slight oil leak

slight wear in nearside steering idler

slight wear in offside bottom ball joint

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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A14 CEA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A14 CEA, 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 A14 CEA registered?

A14 CEA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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