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M75 SGW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,627 mi
Last recorded150,627 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM75 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 150,627 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 149,697 miles

Engine oil level slightly low

Nearside rear parking brake slightly low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 147,766 miles

Nearside rear parking brake slight low

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

Offside mirror slight damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 147,766 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)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake slight low

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

Offside mirror slight damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 145,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 145,782 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 144,279 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slightly play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 142,687 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2011 142,687 miles

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

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 141,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside idler arm has slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2009 139,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s idler arm has slight play in pin and bush

Fail 12 Dec 2009 139,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s idler arm has slight play in pin and bush

Pass 10 Dec 2008 136,844 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 136,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 134,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 132,649 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 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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M75 SGW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M75 SGW, 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 M75 SGW registered?

M75 SGW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M75 SGW safe to buy?

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