MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded
Rear brake balance just within limits
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake balance just within limits
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both number plates slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Both front & rear number plates in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both front & rear number plates in poor condition
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M496 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 M496 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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M496 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1995.
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