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M870 TKJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 98,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 89,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 83,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 77,595 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 77,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leaking

hand brake realese lever.starting to brake apart and will need replacing shortly

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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M870 TKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M870 TKJ, 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 M870 TKJ registered?

M870 TKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M870 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M870 TKJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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