1995 Mercedes C 230k — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1995 perform at MOT as they age
31 years
Current Age
38.9%
Latest Pass Rate
36
Total Tests (All Years)
115,448 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 14
This car: 38.9%
Average: 52.5%
⚠️ 13.6% below average (12051 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
38.9%
Age (yrs) 14Tests 36Avg Mileage 115,448Top Failure Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 36.1%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1995 Mercedes C 230k, with age trends.
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
36.1%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
33.3%
— Consistent
Suspension
27.8%
— Consistent
Tyres
27.8%
— Consistent
Brakes
25.0%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 36.1% (14 yrs) | 36.1% (14 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 33.3% (14 yrs) | 33.3% (14 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 27.8% (14 yrs) | 27.8% (14 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 27.8% (14 yrs) | 27.8% (14 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 25.0% (14 yrs) | 25.0% (14 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes C 230k cars manufactured in 1995 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 36 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.