MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
drag link arm slight wear
front shock absorbers corosion on outer body
front tyers wearing low on edges
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M897 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M897 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 M897 EGJ registered?
M897 EGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 1995.
Is M897 EGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for M897 EGJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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