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M138 DGN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 DGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 102,717 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber.

Stone damage to offside headlamp.

Fail 18 May 2010 102,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber.

Stone damage to offside headlamp.

Pass 27 May 2009 95,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 87,449 miles

Both front tyres on limit on inner and outer edge

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2008 87,449 miles

Both front tyres on limit on inner and outer edge

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 79,920 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f low on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2006 70,530 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Front brake balance close to limit.

Slight play in nearside front hub.

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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M138 DGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M138 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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What year was M138 DGN registered?

M138 DGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M138 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 DGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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