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M163 CLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,606 mi
Last recorded128,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 128,606 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 128,605 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 123,426 miles

both rear outer side lamps not working

slight exhaust blow

some metal brake pipes corroding

some parts of vehicle corroding

tyres low on tread

Fail 2 Jul 2011 123,347 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear outer side lamps not working

some metal brake pipes corroding

some parts of vehicle corroding

tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2010 114,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 105,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2008 97,247 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres on 1.6m needs 2 new tyres soon as possible

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2008 97,247 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6m needs 2 new tyres soon as possible

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 May 2007 90,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 82,440 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tyre

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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M163 CLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M163 CLE, 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 M163 CLE registered?

M163 CLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M163 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 CLE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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