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M430 KPD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,066 mi
Last recorded143,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 KPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 143,066 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2011 143,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 138,007 miles

engine overheating

Pass 14 Aug 2009 132,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 132,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2009 132,450 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 132,319 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front lower ball joint some corrosion

Pass 12 May 2006 128,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M430 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 M430 KPD, 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 M430 KPD registered?

M430 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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