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M826 GGC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 GGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,805 miles

fuel hose under vehicle in poor condition

near side front tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,215 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 97,214 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 95,959 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 95,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,692 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 94,692 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,280 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,998 miles

both n/s jacking point pads missing

rear registration plate deteriorated

stone damage screen

Fail 2 Dec 2008 89,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both n/s jacking point pads missing

rear registration plate deteriorated

stone damage screen

Fail 22 Nov 2007 86,528 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust catalyst box internals loose

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2007 86,528 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust catalyst box internals loose

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2006 83,258 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 83,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 80,103 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 80,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

n/s/r outer sidelamp brighter than other sidelamps

o/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

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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M826 GGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M826 GGC, 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 M826 GGC registered?

M826 GGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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