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M151 VDC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,108 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 99,108 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,173 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,186 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,092 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion around body

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut

nearside rear wheel trim damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,735 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,734 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,683 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,442 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 74,440 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,390 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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M151 VDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M151 VDC, 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 M151 VDC registered?

M151 VDC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1995.

Is M151 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M151 VDC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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