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M987 EGC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,553 mi
Last recorded180,553 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 180,553 miles

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

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

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

corrosion and rust forming heavily on both front wings

rear discs worn

Fail 25 May 2011 180,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

corrosion and rust forming heavily on both front wings

rear discs worn

Pass 12 May 2010 174,455 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp slightly loose on it's mountings

Fail 11 May 2010 174,428 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp slightly loose on it's mountings

Pass 20 May 2009 168,572 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 168,578 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 161,375 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 161,375 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 153,004 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 152,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 144,865 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 144,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

both front indicator lenses slight dammage

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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M987 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M987 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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M987 EGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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