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M62 LPD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,224 mi
Last recorded67,224 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM62 LPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 67,224 miles

tested under wet conditions

Pass 23 May 2018 66,132 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2017 64,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 63,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2016 63,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2015 61,414 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 61,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 20 May 2014 59,732 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 59,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,742 miles

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

front number plate cracked

underside of vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 27 May 2011 54,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,723 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,946 miles

driver door mirror slightly faded

Pass 23 May 2008 47,289 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 43,641 miles

1,Small cracks in both rear tyre outer walls.

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2006 40,677 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 40,677 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M62 LPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M62 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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What year was M62 LPD registered?

M62 LPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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