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IIL 1585

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,151 mi
Last recorded137,151 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 1585
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2009 137,151 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake pipes have application of copper grease lub

Pass 17 Nov 2008 136,482 miles

near side front tyre worn down to legal limits

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Sep 2007 131,264 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 131,098 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 124,385 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 124,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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IIL 1585 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 IIL 1585, 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 IIL 1585 registered?

IIL 1585 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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