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M863 SKL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,805 mi
Last recorded82,805 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 SKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,805 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 82,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,613 miles

front and rear no.plates fading

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,405 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 46,719 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,118 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX.EXHAUST RATTLE FROM CATALYTIC COVERTER AREA.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,411 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,550 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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M863 SKL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M863 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 M863 SKL registered?

M863 SKL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1995.

Is M863 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M863 SKL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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