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M117 WGS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 WGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,735 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 137,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 135,345 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 27 Feb 2012 135,345 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Feb 2011 132,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 131,155 miles

slight free play in n/s steeing idler

Pass 26 Feb 2009 130,156 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Feb 2008 127,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 122,054 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 117,317 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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M117 WGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M117 WGS, 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 M117 WGS registered?

M117 WGS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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