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A5 XBM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 102,879 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 99,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 93,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 93,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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A5 XBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A5 XBM, 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 A5 XBM registered?

A5 XBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is A5 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XBM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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