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M698 ENJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,211 mi
Last recorded177,211 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 ENJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 177,211 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 176,839 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 176,839 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 176,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 169,907 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 161,701 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 152,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 146,084 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 146,062 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 138,753 miles

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

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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M698 ENJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M698 ENJ, 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 M698 ENJ registered?

M698 ENJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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