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M799 EGV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,412 mi
Last recorded165,412 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 165,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 160,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 160,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 157,109 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft front coupling deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 157,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

propshaft front coupling deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 152,929 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Aug 2010 145,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 137,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 125,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 116,767 miles

front exhaust sheild corroded/adrift †skight play n/s steering idler arm †centre exhaust mount cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2006 102,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2006 102,039 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

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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M799 EGV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M799 EGV, 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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M799 EGV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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