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M124 DGN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

200,145 mi
Last recorded200,145 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM124 DGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 200,145 miles

Engine overheated while on test

Fuel cap seal is becoming deteriorated

Main Headlamp flasher not working

Fail 3 Oct 2018 200,133 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine overheated while on test

Fuel cap seal is becoming deteriorated

Main Headlamp flasher not working

Pass 6 Oct 2017 195,408 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub-frame front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 191,663 miles

Both rear tyres becoming cracked on inner sidewall

Fuel cap sealing washer becoming perished

NSF tyre badly perished

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Prop shaft front rubber damper split

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes (Both) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 182,161 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 174,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 168,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wheel arches front to rear corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 162,128 miles

FRONT RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER DAMAGED..

Pass 27 Sep 2011 160,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 157,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust silencer broken up inside

srs light on display

Pass 1 Oct 2009 153,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

airbag light on display

Pass 7 Oct 2008 150,640 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 149,756 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

srs light on

Pass 12 Jun 2007 144,679 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 144,679 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 136,026 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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M124 DGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M124 DGN, 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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M124 DGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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