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M595 EGC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 73,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,838 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 73,789 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2015 73,789 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,524 miles

Bothside front brake discs worned and slightly weaken.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Oil leak

Rear diff.leaking

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bothside front brake discs worned and slightly weaken.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Oil leak

Rear diff.leaking

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,185 miles

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

side wall damage to offside front tyre

side wall damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

side wall damage to offside front tyre

side wall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,770 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 71,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,696 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 71,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,151 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 65,575 miles

Rear number plate faded †Air bag light on

Pass 21 Nov 2006 61,155 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 61,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre damaged side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,669 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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M595 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M595 EGC, 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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M595 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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