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M852 TAL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,926 mi
Last recorded100,926 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 TAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,926 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,680 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,145 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,252 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 70,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG D.O.R. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,507 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,383 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,729 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,703 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,273 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,542 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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M852 TAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M852 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 M852 TAL registered?

M852 TAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M852 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M852 TAL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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