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M857 SKL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 SKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 165,147 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 165,147 miles

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

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

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

both front head lamps poor beam pattern

near side front trim adrift

rear barrel bushes worn

rear fuel pipe exssively corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 161,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 161,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres getting low on edges

light stone chipping windscreen

nearside outer sill dented badly

Pass 13 Apr 2006 156,113 miles

'no' plates discoloured

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brale discs worn

damage to n/s sill

front castor bushes worn

Fail 10 Mar 2006 154,994 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to nearside outer sill panel

front number plate water damaged

rear number plate coming away on nearside

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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M857 SKL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M857 SKL, 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 M857 SKL registered?

M857 SKL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M857 SKL safe to buy?

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