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M585 DGC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 95,662 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 90,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 85,622 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 78,351 miles

Oil leak

emissions slow to go through

srs light flashed on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,582 miles

emissions slow to go through

oil leak

srs light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,552 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions slow to go through

oil leak

srs light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,967 miles

oil leak from engine and differential

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,967 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine and differential

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,924 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm)

slight oil leak from engine

windscreen washers slightly weak

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,620 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,432 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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M585 DGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol 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 M585 DGC, 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 M585 DGC registered?

M585 DGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M585 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M585 DGC 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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