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M61 LPD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 LPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,412 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 93,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,911 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres wearing on edges

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,098 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,514 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,cracks in windsreen

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,005 miles

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cracks in windsreen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,605 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,932 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF indicator lense missing

NSR tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSF tyre has heavy damage to sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,914 miles

Both Front Tyres perished and worn on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,859 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 55,704 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 55,704 miles

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

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

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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M61 LPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M61 LPD, 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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M61 LPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1995.

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