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LR52 OWB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,602 mi
Last recorded129,602 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 129,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 128,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 123,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 113,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 113,371 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 108,098 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 108,098 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 97,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,735 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 90,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 90,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 82,310 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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LR52 OWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR52 OWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR52 OWB?

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What year was LR52 OWB registered?

LR52 OWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is LR52 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 OWB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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