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M974 SGW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 SGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,481 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,393 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 88,393 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 86,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 83,716 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 81,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,894 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,894 miles

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

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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M974 SGW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M974 SGW, 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 M974 SGW registered?

M974 SGW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M974 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M974 SGW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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