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M281 ELB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,017 mi
Last recorded134,017 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 131,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 125,753 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 125,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 120,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre inner side wall minor damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 110,236 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrsion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,663 miles

Spare tyre defective

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,004 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M281 ELB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M281 ELB, 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 M281 ELB registered?

M281 ELB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M281 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M281 ELB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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