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GUI 7818

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,550 mi
Last recorded188,550 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 7818
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 188,550 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play steering box and joints

Fail 11 Aug 2008 188,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play steering box and joints

front propshaft rubber doughnut play in bolt mountings

Pass 20 Aug 2007 177,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 170,186 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 170,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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GUI 7818 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GUI 7818, 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 GUI 7818 registered?

GUI 7818 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1995.

Is GUI 7818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUI 7818 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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