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M384 EFG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,729 mi
Last recorded158,729 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM384 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 158,729 miles

both rear tyres+offside front tyre wearing low on tread

brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2015 158,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres+offside front tyre wearing low on tread

brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2014 150,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corrodeing

wheel arches corrodeing

Pass 13 May 2013 145,010 miles

suspension components+chassis members+sills+brake ferrules corroding,rear brake discs wearing

Pass 23 May 2012 137,823 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 137,811 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 130,454 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in steering+bottom ball joints,suspension components+fuel lines corroded,

Pass 13 May 2010 120,406 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 113,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

leak from radiator sensor\slight play in lower suspension swivels\slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2009 113,108 miles

leak from radiator sensor\slight play in lower suspension swivels\slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2008 105,740 miles

brake pipes for corrosion

injuries in\a\ zone of screen

Fail 27 May 2008 105,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake pipes for corrosion

injuries in\a\ zone of screen

Pass 24 May 2007 97,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2006 91,694 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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M384 EFG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M384 EFG, 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 M384 EFG registered?

M384 EFG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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