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M486 CGO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

226,713 mi
Last recorded226,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 CGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 226,713 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 23 May 2016 226,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injection pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 1 May 2015 219,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 108,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 91,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 85,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 81,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,653 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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M486 CGO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M486 CGO, 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 M486 CGO registered?

M486 CGO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M486 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 CGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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