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M687 CLH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,951 mi
Last recorded183,951 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 183,951 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 183,943 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 180,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 180,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 175,325 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 175,322 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 165,759 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 165,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 156,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 148,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 145,729 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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M687 CLH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M687 CLH, 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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M687 CLH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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