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M885 KPA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM885 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,848 miles

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

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

not all dash board bulbs working

Fail 9 Dec 2017 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

not all dash board bulbs working

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,616 miles

free play in steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Dec 2016 64,616 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

free play in steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

wipers

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,600 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,796 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and sidewalls perished

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate delaminating

fuel hose splitting (from filter)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 54,796 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm) and sidewalls perished

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate delaminating

fuel hose splitting (from filter)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,603 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,974 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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M885 KPA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M885 KPA, 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 M885 KPA registered?

M885 KPA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M885 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M885 KPA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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