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M864 SGW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,211 mi
Last recorded166,211 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM864 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 166,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 156,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 156,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 150,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 150,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 144,450 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 137,142 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 137,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 131,365 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 131,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 125,404 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 125,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 117,747 miles

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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M864 SGW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M864 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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M864 SGW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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