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PIL 3905

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,477 mi
Last recorded125,477 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 3905
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,782 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,778 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter / pump (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 126,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,343 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 123,739 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 9 Aug 2012 116,299 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Aug 2012 116,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 108,430 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 99,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,855 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,855 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 70,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,479 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 60,771 miles

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

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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PIL 3905 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PIL 3905, 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 PIL 3905 registered?

PIL 3905 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1995.

Is PIL 3905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 3905 shows 18 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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