MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
334,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
3 tyres worn and cracking
front brake pads worn
both front brake hoses slightly cracked/perrished
both rear subframe main mountings becoming unbonded
brake pedal rubber becoming worn
front brake pads getting low
n.s rear tyre perrished
o.s door pillar becoming corroded
o.s rear valence excessively corroded,but not load bearing
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both front brake hoses slightly cracked/perrished
both rear subframe main mountings becoming unbonded
brake pedal rubber becoming worn
front brake pads getting low
n.s rear tyre perrished
o.s door pillar becoming corroded
o.s rear valence excessively corroded,but not load bearing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
oil leak from diff
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear subframe bushes becoming worn/unbonded
both rear subframe bushes becoming worn/unbonded
both front brake hoses slightly perrished
both front shock absorbers slightly damp
both rear subframe,front bushes becoming unbonded
front and rear brake discs becoming corroded
n.s front inner wheel arch becoming corroded
o.s front door post,becoming corroded at bottom
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
parking brake performance on 16% limit
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
steering box has slight play between drop link and tie rods
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front no plate crack
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front no plate crack
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M381 CLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 M381 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 M381 CLA registered?
M381 CLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1995.
Is M381 CLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M381 CLA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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