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M282 ATR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM282 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,059 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

n/s front tyre tread worn badly on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre tread depth very low.

rear brake pads appear low but unable to fully check with wheels on.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,036 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s rear tyre tread depth low

rear shock absorbers badly corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 90,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

n/s rear tyre tread depth low

rear shock absorbers badly corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,915 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE NEAR TO THE WEAR BARS.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 75,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Feb 2006 66,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,982 miles

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

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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M282 ATR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M282 ATR, 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 M282 ATR registered?

M282 ATR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M282 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M282 ATR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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