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M505 KPR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,743 mi
Last recorded205,743 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 KPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 205,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 205,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 204,602 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper does not stop

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2009 204,602 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper does not stop

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2009 200,814 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 200,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 193,660 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front headlamp chiped

Fail 7 Jan 2008 193,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 183,420 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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M505 KPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 M505 KPR, 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 M505 KPR registered?

M505 KPR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M505 KPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 KPR 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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