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C18 GAP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,999 mi
Last recorded180,999 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 GAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 180,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 180,997 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2010 178,627 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 176,142 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 166,392 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C18 GAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C18 GAP, 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 C18 GAP registered?

C18 GAP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is C18 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 GAP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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