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M827 TAL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

352,343 mi
Last recorded352,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM827 TAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 352,343 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Bald

Oil leak

Steering Wheel Has Play

Fail 14 Jul 2014 352,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre Bald

Oil leak

Steering Wheel Has Play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 352,284 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 352,108 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 335,680 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 313,551 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 293,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 277,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 255,565 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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M827 TAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M827 TAL, 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 M827 TAL registered?

M827 TAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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