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M107 DBY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,486 mi
Last recorded53,486 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM107 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive /subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust slightly smokie but not excessive

Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour /lens insecure (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust slightly smokie but not excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,956 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both. (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut/scrape but not exposing ply cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,956 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both. (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut/scrape but not exposing ply cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,990 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,896 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 48,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front shocks have a mist of oil

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,856 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

both front shocks have a mist of oil

Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,658 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,780 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,129 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,668 miles

rear of n/s front cross member corroded adjacent lower suspension arm

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,313 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,823 miles

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

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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M107 DBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M107 DBY, 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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M107 DBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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