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M873 RPY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM873 RPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 100,104 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside hand brake has no lock out

Fail 17 Mar 2010 100,104 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,104 miles

hand brake has no lock out

hand brake just met limits 17%

offside hand brake has very low effort

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,104 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread but not showing cords

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

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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M873 RPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M873 RPY, 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 M873 RPY registered?

M873 RPY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M873 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M873 RPY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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