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LCC 80

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,643 mi
Last recorded109,643 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCC 80
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,643 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slightly low effort on both rear footbrakes

Underside rusty in places

Fail 27 Aug 2025 109,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slightly low effort on both rear footbrakes

Underside rusty in places

Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,862 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre tread on limit

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 26 Aug 2023 106,072 miles

exhaust temp repair requires attention

front no plate faded

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

Pass 30 Aug 2022 103,610 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,764 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,812 miles

o/s/f flexi hose temp repair requires attention

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 10 Aug 2019 96,812 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f flexi hose temp repair requires attention

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,106 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,339 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,498 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,498 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 81,204 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front wiper blade smears

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,879 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,878 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,352 miles

Oil leak from rear diff seal.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,547 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 May 2007 69,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,876 miles

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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LCC 80 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCC 80, 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 LCC 80 registered?

LCC 80 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is LCC 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCC 80 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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