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L888 CHN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,742 mi
Last recorded40,742 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 CHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 40,742 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,469 miles

windscreen wiper not parking correctly

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,908 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,118 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 33,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,447 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,699 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 322,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,650 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,691 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 185/65/15H

REAR DIFF. LEAKING OIL

SLIGHT CORROSION IN BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,268 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 185/65/15H

REAR DIFF. SPEED SENSOR LEAKING OIL

TRACKING

Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 185/65/15H

REAR DIFF. SPEED SENSOR LEAKING OIL

TRACKING

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,929 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS LEAKING

TRACKING

Fail 2 Nov 2006 26,929 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS LEAKING

TRACKING

ALL TYRE PRESSURES LOW

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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L888 CHN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L888 CHN, 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 L888 CHN registered?

L888 CHN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 1995.

Is L888 CHN safe to buy?

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