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M938 RKO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,376 mi
Last recorded170,376 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM938 RKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 170,376 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 170,376 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2010 145,825 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 145,825 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 117,723 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 117,723 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 110,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,143 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 103,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,892 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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M938 RKO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M938 RKO, 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 M938 RKO registered?

M938 RKO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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