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M815 XER

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,026 mi
Last recorded154,026 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM815 XER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 154,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 154,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 149,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,692 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 140,696 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 140,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 137,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 137,652 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 134,310 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 134,310 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 130,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 130,333 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 126,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 121,356 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

has damage out of the swept area outside zone "A"

Fail 31 Jan 2008 121,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

has damage out of the swept area outside zone "A"

Pass 24 Jan 2007 117,548 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2006 113,633 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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M815 XER is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M815 XER, 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 M815 XER registered?

M815 XER is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M815 XER safe to buy?

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