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M224 ENG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,062 mi
Last recorded242,062 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 242,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 237,069 miles

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

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

all Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casings

rear numberplate is delaminating

Pass 7 Aug 2012 232,439 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Play in both front hubs.

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 232,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy.

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Play in both front hubs.

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 227,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 221,520 miles

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

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 215,444 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 215,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 206,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 192,721 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 192,721 miles

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

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

squeak from front anti-roll bar bushes ?

Pass 3 Aug 2006 178,673 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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M224 ENG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M224 ENG, 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 M224 ENG registered?

M224 ENG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M224 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M224 ENG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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