MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear floor corroded
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advise; Central silencer mounting missing.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing [at both sides] (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [at both sides] (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing [at both sides] (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides at trailing arm ][ at chassis members] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advise; both tack rod end ball joint worn [attention required] slight corrosion has started high above rear suspension at both rear chassis members.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in o/s/f track rod end
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in o/s/f track rod end
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r chassis and inners both rusting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose lose and leaking have tighten up but should be checked (3.6.A.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r chassis and inners both rusting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear outer rear part of sill rusting at edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear inner sills at rear showing signs of corrossion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear inner sills at rear showing signs of corrossion
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion at rear wheel arches
front brake pads wearing low
corrosion at rear wheel arches
front brake pads wearing low
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
n/s headlight dim
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M456 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 M456 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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M456 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 1995.
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