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M908 XJK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM908 XJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,722 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,689 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Nail in 0ffside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 79,689 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Nail in 0ffside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,615 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,417 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,324 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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M908 XJK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 M908 XJK, 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 M908 XJK registered?

M908 XJK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M908 XJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M908 XJK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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