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M382 CLA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM382 CLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 102,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 99,677 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 99,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 96,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,465 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 92,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 87,634 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 87,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M382 CLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M382 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 M382 CLA registered?

M382 CLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M382 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M382 CLA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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