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M821 KPK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,899 mi
Last recorded200,899 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 KPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 200,899 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper wing dented

Pass 25 Jan 2020 197,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 192,790 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 192,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 187,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam head lamp not working (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 182,816 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 182,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front both front slight movement

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 178,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam paten

Offside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition

both side sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 178,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam paten

Offside Rear tyre side wall in poor condition

both side sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 177,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 175,340 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 164,233 miles

front windsreen wiper smearing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 164,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front windsreen wiper smearing

Pass 21 May 2011 148,895 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 148,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on 1.6mm!

front wiper smearing!

Pass 22 Apr 2010 139,072 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 130,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 126,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 121,779 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 115,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 115,737 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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M821 KPK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M821 KPK, 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 M821 KPK registered?

M821 KPK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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