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M988 CGN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,815 mi
Last recorded65,815 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 CGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,815 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,719 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,936 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 35,936 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,330 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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M988 CGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M988 CGN, 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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How do I check the history of M988 CGN?

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What year was M988 CGN registered?

M988 CGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M988 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M988 CGN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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