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M602 EGJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,422 mi
Last recorded68,422 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM602 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

prop shaft front rubber coupling deteriorated

slight oil leak from differential casing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 68,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

prop shaft front rubber coupling deteriorated

slight oil leak from differential casing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,704 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 30,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,544 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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M602 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M602 EGJ, 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 M602 EGJ registered?

M602 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M602 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M602 EGJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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