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M184 CLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM184 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 143,391 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 137,090 miles

please note front propshaft coupling worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,017 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 122,982 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

both rear inner sills corroding

slight surface corrosion o/s rear

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2008 119,291 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2008 119,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2007 111,579 miles

rear tyres treads low

Pass 16 Oct 2006 103,296 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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M184 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M184 CLX, 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 M184 CLX registered?

M184 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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