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K88 CAJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 CAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 103,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,205 miles

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing....

o/s/f shock absorber leaking...

rear brake hose ferules corroding.....

wiper smears...

Fail 25 Sep 2010 98,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

exhaust leak rear silencer....

general under body light corrosion....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit...

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

o/s/f shock absorber leaking...

rear brake hose ferules corroding.....

rear brake pads not visable....

wiper smears...

Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,348 miles

oil leak from diff housing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,926 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 92,926 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 89,228 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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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K88 CAJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K88 CAJ, 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 K88 CAJ registered?

K88 CAJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1995.

Is K88 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 CAJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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