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M271 CLE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,564 mi
Last recorded192,564 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 CLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 192,564 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HANDLE ON BONNET COMES OFF NOW AND AGAIN

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER UNIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 12 Aug 2009 192,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HANDLE ON BONNET COMES OFF NOW AND AGAIN

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER UNIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 3 Jul 2008 174,120 miles

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

front propshaft coupling worn

Fail 3 Jul 2008 174,120 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front propshaft coupling worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 146,927 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 121,888 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 121,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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M271 CLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M271 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 M271 CLE registered?

M271 CLE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M271 CLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M271 CLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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