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M690 TNA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,957 mi
Last recorded108,957 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM690 TNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 108,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle Identification Number obviously falsified (0.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 101,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 94,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,152 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,776 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,772 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,823 miles

engine covers and under-trays

Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,823 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)

engine covers and under-trays

Fail 8 Jun 2015 79,794 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 74,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2011 71,927 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 63,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 62,159 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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M690 TNA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M690 TNA, 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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M690 TNA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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