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M180 KPK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

194,968 mi
Last recorded194,968 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM180 KPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 194,968 miles

Nearside headlight weak & crack in glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil on min

Fail 1 Aug 2017 194,968 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)

Nearside headlight weak & crack in glass

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil on min

Pass 18 Aug 2016 193,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in steering

Fail 18 Aug 2016 193,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CO 0.46% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2015 192,327 miles

nearside headlight glass cracked & weak

steering play in nearside front idler

tyres 185/65/15 offside front worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2014 191,235 miles

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

dampnes by front steering shocker stablizer

nearside front washer jet weak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 191,235 miles

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)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

dampnes by front steering shocker stablizer

nearside front washer jet weak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 189,418 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

steering damper damp leaking oil

Fail 12 Aug 2013 189,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering damper damp leaking oil

Pass 18 Aug 2012 187,754 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlight glass cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2012 187,754 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)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlight glass cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 186,118 miles

nearside headlight glass cracked & poor patern

Fail 30 Aug 2011 186,118 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)

nearside headlight glass cracked & poor patern

Pass 12 Aug 2010 183,850 miles

nearside headlight weak & glass cracked

steering staybaliser slightly damp

Pass 22 Aug 2009 181,404 miles

crack on nearside headlight glass

steerig slight play noted in nearside idler bush

Pass 19 Aug 2008 174,711 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside headlight glass cracked

play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 19 Aug 2008 174,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside headlight glass cracked

play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 21 Aug 2007 171,388 miles

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

crack nearside headlight glass

slight play nearside pos, steering idler

Pass 11 Aug 2006 159,100 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 159,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 138,084 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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M180 KPK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M180 KPK, 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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M180 KPK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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