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M868 EGJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,854 mi
Last recorded92,854 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,853 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,135 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 82,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,595 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 76,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,039 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,039 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,351 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,047 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,418 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 68,418 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 65,327 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,491 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,443 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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M868 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M868 EGJ, 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 M868 EGJ registered?

M868 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M868 EGJ shows 22 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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