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K14 THD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,737 mi
Last recorded141,737 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 THD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 141,737 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Various suspension pipes are corroding.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 141,737 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Various suspension pipes are corroding.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 139,132 miles

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front exhaust bracket to transmission is broken.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Rattle from o/s rear - suspect shock absorber.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 138,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Corrosion starting in various places.

Fron exhaust bracket to transmission is broken

Metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

Metal suspension pipes corroding.

Rattle from o/s rear, suspect shock absorber.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 137,837 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front exhaust bracket is broken

Oil on engine.

Pass 7 May 2010 133,987 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Oil around rear diff.

Fail 7 May 2010 133,987 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Oil around rear diff.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 132,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leaks from engine & rear axle.

Fail 6 Feb 2007 124,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leaks from engine & rear axle.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 124,446 miles

Oil leaks from engine & rear axle.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 115,385 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 115,385 miles

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

N/s front & o/s rear tyres close to the limit.

Oil on engine & rear axle.

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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K14 THD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K14 THD, 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 K14 THD registered?

K14 THD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is K14 THD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K14 THD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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