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M456 KPD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,561 mi
Last recorded216,561 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 KPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 216,561 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 216,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 212,292 miles

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))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 212,248 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 203,558 miles

Advise; both tack rod end ball joint worn [attention required] slight corrosion has started high above rear suspension at both rear chassis members.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 195,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 195,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 188,670 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 188,670 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 180,855 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 171,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 171,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 168,288 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 160,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion at rear wheel arches

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 160,129 miles

corrosion at rear wheel arches

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 146,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,381 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 127,903 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 127,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 119,993 miles

n/s headlight dim

Pass 29 Mar 2007 112,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 103,020 miles

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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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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