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K1 BCD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,810 mi
Last recorded93,810 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 BCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light flashing intermittant

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,165 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test w/screen ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,165 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test w/screen ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,476 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,655 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,226 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 90,206 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,289 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 79,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 73,541 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 73,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K1 BCD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc 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 K1 BCD, 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 K1 BCD registered?

K1 BCD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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