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M289 CGP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,512 mi
Last recorded119,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 CGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,512 miles

o/s and n/s lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

n/s front tyre worn and will need replacement very soon

Fail 10 Jul 2013 119,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

n/s front tyre worn and will need replacement very soon

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 109,685 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has damage to outer side wall but does not show cord or ply

oil leaks around gearbox and rear of engine

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 104,529 miles

rear diff has an oil leak

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

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 99,902 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 94,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,319 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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M289 CGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M289 CGP, 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 M289 CGP registered?

M289 CGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 1995.

Is M289 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M289 CGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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