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M531 GPG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,816 mi
Last recorded87,816 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 GPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,134 miles

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,634 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,774 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,613 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,612 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front bumper insure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,628 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,803 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2010 75,765 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 73,802 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,627 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 71,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wheel alignment is recomended

n/s/f tyre worn from outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,707 miles

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

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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M531 GPG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M531 GPG, 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 M531 GPG registered?

M531 GPG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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