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M273 XKA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,611 mi
Last recorded107,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 XKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 107,611 miles

Brake fluid getting low

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F tyre going out of shape

Slight play in N/S/F wheel

Slight play in O/S/F wheel

Fail 13 Jun 2011 107,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid getting low

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F tyre going out of shape

Slight play in N/S/F wheel

Slight play in O/S/F wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,823 miles

nearside front disc slightly warped

Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,641 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 96,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,894 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusted

strg damper starting to leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 93,894 miles

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusted

strg damper starting to leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 90,684 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 90,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 88,260 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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M273 XKA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M273 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 M273 XKA registered?

M273 XKA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 1995.

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