MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/side rear ctyre 2MM
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M196 XKA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M196 XKA, 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 M196 XKA registered?
M196 XKA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1995.
Is M196 XKA safe to buy?
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