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M38 BGP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,877 mi
Last recorded90,877 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 BGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 90,877 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,105 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,385 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 71,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,393 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,225 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 47,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,787 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 29,589 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,899 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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M38 BGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M38 BGP, 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 M38 BGP registered?

M38 BGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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