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M357 CLA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,375 mi
Last recorded120,375 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,375 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,612 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,326 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 77,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 71,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,548 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,542 miles

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

nearside rear tyre just on legqal limit 185/65/15h

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,289 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 46,289 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M357 CLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc 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 M357 CLA, 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 M357 CLA registered?

M357 CLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is M357 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M357 CLA 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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