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M144 MVV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,171 mi
Last recorded131,171 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( inner track rod arm ) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( inner track rod arm ) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable ( split cover ) (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 131,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( inner track rod arm ) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( inner track rod arm ) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable ( split cover ) (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 120,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 120,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and nsf and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,615 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 103,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,408 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,404 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 91,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

bleed nipple damaged on n/s/f brake caliper

Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M144 MVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 M144 MVV, 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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M144 MVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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