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M948 SGX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,171 mi
Last recorded38,171 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,171 miles

dampness power steering pipe/steering damper/ steering box

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 21 Sep 2018 38,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dampness power steering pipe/steering damper/ steering box

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and corroded (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 37,134 miles

Brake performance not tested front to rear metal brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and corroded (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,986 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,386 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 12,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,587 miles

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,522 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 11,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 9,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,348 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall

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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M948 SGX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M948 SGX, 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 M948 SGX registered?

M948 SGX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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