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M128 DNG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,620 mi
Last recorded89,620 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 DNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,620 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,620 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,151 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 88,606 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,135 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 88,130 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,427 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 84,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,519 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 79,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 73,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 73,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 73,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 73,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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M128 DNG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M128 DNG, 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 M128 DNG registered?

M128 DNG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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