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M56 CLX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,626 mi
Last recorded100,626 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 100,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 87,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 83,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 78,664 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 73,767 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 65,109 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 65,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,203 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,036 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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M56 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M56 CLX, 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 M56 CLX registered?

M56 CLX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M56 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M56 CLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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