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M393 RJM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM393 RJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 116,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

movement in front hubs

nearside rear tyre pressure low

play in steering

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

unable to inspect brakes fully

Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,949 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak

movement in front hubs

nearside rear tyre pressure low

play in steering

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

unable to inspect brakes fully

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,676 miles

dampness around rear diff

front pads seem low unable to view fully

knocking noise from n/s/f no fault at time of test

slight lift both sides front lower ball joints

slight movement in both sides steering system

slight play front hubs

Fail 22 Feb 2012 109,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

dampness around rear diff

front pads seem low unable to view fully

knocking noise from n/s/f no fault at time of test

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

slight lift both sides front lower ball joints

slight movement in both sides steering system

slight play front hubs

Pass 22 Feb 2011 103,748 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 103,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,115 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,792 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,364 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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M393 RJM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M393 RJM, 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 M393 RJM registered?

M393 RJM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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