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M237 RKS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,824 miles

both front coil springs corroded

slight dampness around engine area

slight play in both fron inner steering arms

Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,883 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,347 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 90,347 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,140 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 81,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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M237 RKS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M237 RKS, 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 M237 RKS registered?

M237 RKS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M237 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M237 RKS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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