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M731 SGU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,219 mi
Last recorded213,219 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 SGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 213,219 miles

Nearside heaplamp chipped

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 14 May 2013 200,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on o/s/r outter sill

Pass 9 May 2012 185,265 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 186,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 175,838 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 175,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2010 162,413 miles

Aux tensioner noisy

OSF sill rusty

Rear tyres getting low

Stone chip in NS headlight

Fail 25 May 2010 162,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Aux tensioner noisy

NSF flexi hose heavily perished

OSF sill rusty

Rear tyres getting low

Stone chip in NS headlight

Pass 26 May 2009 143,579 miles

slight play in nsf steering rack end front brake pipes rusty front flexy hoses perishing

Pass 23 May 2008 134,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2006 126,770 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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M731 SGU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M731 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M731 SGU registered?

M731 SGU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M731 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M731 SGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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