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M826 LAX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 LAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 91,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,514 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,334 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 59,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,014 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,876 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,319 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,191 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,191 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,280 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 24,235 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,235 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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M826 LAX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M826 LAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M826 LAX registered?

M826 LAX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M826 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M826 LAX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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