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M854 XHC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM854 XHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,038 miles

play in steering box/steering damper leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2013 110,038 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in steering box/steering damper leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2012 107,545 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,153 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 97,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 89,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 85,386 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 May 2005 76,315 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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M854 XHC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M854 XHC, 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 M854 XHC registered?

M854 XHC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M854 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M854 XHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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