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M102 OBD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,874 mi
Last recorded200,874 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM102 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 200,874 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 200,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2009 185,540 miles

NSR TYRE ON LIMIT,SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM,REAR FRONT TO REAR BRAKR PIPE CORRODING.

Fail 1 May 2009 185,540 miles

NSR TYRE ON LIMIT,SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM,REAR FRONT TO REAR BRAKR PIPE CORRODING.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 168,108 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 141,134 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 6 Apr 2006 117,325 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 116,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

n/s main to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2005 94,344 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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M102 OBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M102 OBD, 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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M102 OBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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