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A18 SGC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 94,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 92,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,707 miles

underside of car and outer sills covered in plastic

Pass 4 May 2011 85,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,035 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,744 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 73,744 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,150 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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A18 SGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A18 SGC, 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 A18 SGC registered?

A18 SGC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A18 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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