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M993 CGN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,095 mi
Last recorded172,095 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 CGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 172,095 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

did not lock on rear both hande brake

under floor surface rust

Pass 18 Sep 2012 163,331 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 156,942 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 156,942 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 151,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 151,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 144,866 miles

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

ns+osf brake hoses perished/splitting

ns+osr park brake has only just met required effort.system requires adjustment/repair

some lift/wear in osf lower ball joint

Fail 24 Sep 2009 144,866 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns+osf brake hoses perished/splitting

some lift/wear in osf lower ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2008 136,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 128,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 121,693 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 121,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 115,766 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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M993 CGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel 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 M993 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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What year was M993 CGN registered?

M993 CGN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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