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A7 CLH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,690 mi
Last recorded127,690 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 127,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 122,054 miles

Front bumper insecure

corrosion hole in spare wheel well

Fail 13 Aug 2010 122,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

corrosion hole in spare wheel well

Pass 21 Jul 2009 113,764 miles

Some pitting to both rear discs.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 113,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some pitting to both rear discs.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 105,174 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 105,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 90,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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A7 CLH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A7 CLH, 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 A7 CLH registered?

A7 CLH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is A7 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 CLH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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