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H1 RTL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

181,029 mi
Last recorded181,029 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 RTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 181,029 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 181,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 179,346 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension link bushes in poor codition, n/s of front bumper loose

Pass 14 Feb 2008 169,828 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 169,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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H1 RTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H1 RTL, 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 H1 RTL registered?

H1 RTL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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