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M882 CTC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,115 mi
Last recorded178,115 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM882 CTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2012 178,115 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 178,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 177,201 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 177,201 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 162,300 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake disc rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2010 148,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 148,378 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 142,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 136,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 130,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 130,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 125,928 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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M882 CTC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M882 CTC, 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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M882 CTC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1995.

Is M882 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M882 CTC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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