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M28 XLV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,300 mi
Last recorded125,300 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 XLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2017 113,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perishing & splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perishing & splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

advise exhaust bracket broken at weld

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 102,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,162 miles

advise coolant leak raidiator

advise drivers door check strap missing

advise front exhaust bracket broken weld

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,212 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 61,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 61,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,803 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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M28 XLV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M28 XLV, 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 M28 XLV registered?

M28 XLV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M28 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 XLV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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