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M6 AKJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,766 mi
Last recorded133,766 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD RIPING (SNOW/WINTER) TYRES O/S+N/S

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR +COVER/LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2f)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play PLAY IN STEERING IDLER ARM (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 133,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKING / SPLITTING (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working PASSANGER DOOR MIRROR COVER / LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD RIPING (SNOW/WINTER) TYRES O/S+N/S

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR +COVER/LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2f)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play PLAY IN STEERING IDLER ARM (2.2.B.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Mar 2015 131,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 128,333 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side repeater cover missing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 128,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side repeater cover missing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 125,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Jun 2012 125,409 miles

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 114,707 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 105,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,201 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 850,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 75,739 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,739 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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M6 AKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M6 AKJ, 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 M6 AKJ registered?

M6 AKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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