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M230 THG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,724 mi
Last recorded120,724 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 THG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,724 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/s wing slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,449 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 116,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 111,128 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 105,511 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 98,405 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 98,405 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 80,013 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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M230 THG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol 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 M230 THG, 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 M230 THG registered?

M230 THG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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