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M609 KPD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 KPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009

both rear inner wheel rims distorted....

coolent warning lamp on ...

front & rear number plates contaminated....

noise from front of engine , possible alternator...

oil leaks....

rear brake pads appear low , advise full brake inspection....

s,r,s lamp on....

Fail 9 Jul 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

both rear inner wheel rims distorted....

coolent warning lamp on ...

front & rear number plates contaminated....

noise from front of engine , possible alternator...

oil leaks....

rear brake pads appear low , advise full brake inspection....

s,r,s lamp on....

Pass 21 Jan 2008

front & rear brake pads not visable..

front number plate contaminated..

noise from front of engine, advise investigation..

wet test..

Fail 17 Jan 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front & rear brake pads not visable..

front number plate contaminated..

noise from front of engine, advise investigation..

wet test..

Pass 10 Jan 2007
Fail 9 Jan 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise brake inspection...

drivers door mirror assembly damaged...

milage not displayed...

n/s/r brake pipe corroded, advise replacement..

wet test...

wiper smears..

Pass 29 Dec 2005 46,468 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 46,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning lamp on , advise brake inspection.

o/s/r tyre on limit.

wiper poor.

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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M609 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M609 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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What year was M609 KPD registered?

M609 KPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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