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HSK 442

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,118 mi
Last recorded145,118 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 442
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 145,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 145,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 145,036 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 141,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 141,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,930 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 136,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 134,687 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 134,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 132,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 132,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,414 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,538 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 126,575 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 125,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 124,752 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 123,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 119,143 miles

offside rear outer brake pad has worn low replace next service also check sliders as unevenly worn.

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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HSK 442 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HSK 442, 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 HSK 442 registered?

HSK 442 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is HSK 442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSK 442 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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