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M893 EGJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,875 mi
Last recorded119,875 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM893 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 109,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,567 miles

all tyres low on tread and worn on edges esp inner

exhaust rusty

front discs worn and pads low o/s

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,482 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,464 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,464 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,713 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,343 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside rear handbrake low reccomend attention soon

Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,343 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear handbrake low reccomend attention soon

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,989 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 64,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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M893 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M893 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 M893 EGJ registered?

M893 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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