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M868 LBC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,480 mi
Last recorded211,480 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2007 211,480 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 211,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 174,318 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 174,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2006 138,223 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M868 LBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M868 LBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M868 LBC registered?

M868 LBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M868 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M868 LBC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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