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M889 SRJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 SRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,393 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,927 miles

All brakepipes greased

Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,927 miles

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

All brakepipes greased

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,692 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,692 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,592 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,146 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,964 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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M889 SRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M889 SRJ, 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 M889 SRJ registered?

M889 SRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M889 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M889 SRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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