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M605 EGC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

117,328 mi
Last recorded117,328 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,328 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 117,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 111,611 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2012 111,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2011 106,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 106,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 102,316 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 102,316 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 102,309 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 101,442 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 101,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

front lower arm rear bushes slight play

outer edge of nearside front tyre

slight burning of oil during emissions test

Fail 13 Mar 2009 101,423 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,362 miles

front propshaft coupling cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2008 100,362 miles

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

front propshaft coupling cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,761 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 98,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 96,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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M605 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 M605 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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What year was M605 EGC registered?

M605 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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