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M809 RLS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,472 mi
Last recorded81,472 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 RLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,298 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,251 miles

exhaust baffels noisy

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake pads low

wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,772 miles

cat convertor noisy

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,772 miles

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

cat convertor noisy

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,175 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,521 miles

corrosion at o/s/r coil spring

exhaust baffels noisy

o/s/f tyre cracking at outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,322 miles

rear tyres ciose to limit

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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M809 RLS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M809 RLS, 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 M809 RLS registered?

M809 RLS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M809 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M809 RLS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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