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M980 EGC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,422 mi
Last recorded92,422 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,422 miles

brake pipe ferrules are rusting..slight play in n/s/f steering end..car just passed emissions test...cat fault???

Fail 7 Mar 2011 92,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake pipe ferrules are rusting..slight play in n/s/f steering end..car just passed emissions test...cat fault???

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,077 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 84,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

corosion noted to front brake piping..........

Pass 18 Mar 2009 84,476 miles

corosion noted to front brake piping..........

Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust..

Fail 14 Mar 2008 79,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust..

Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,114 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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M980 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M980 EGC, 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 M980 EGC registered?

M980 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M980 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M980 EGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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