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M876 FGH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,404 mi
Last recorded199,404 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM876 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 199,404 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 195,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 188,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 183,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 177,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 176,767 miles

diff oil leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 176,767 miles

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)

diff oil leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 176,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 176,132 miles

Repair to offside front suspension spring upper mount

Pass 30 May 2013 175,944 miles

Repair to offside front suspension spring top mount area

Pass 10 May 2012 174,673 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 174,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 171,533 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 171,532 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2010 169,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

power steering pump leaking Oil

Fail 21 May 2010 169,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

power steering pump leaking Oil

Pass 28 May 2009 165,538 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 165,534 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 161,982 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 161,981 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 161,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 156,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 148,454 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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M876 FGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M876 FGH, 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 M876 FGH registered?

M876 FGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 1995.

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