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M163 VYD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,832 mi
Last recorded146,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 146,832 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 133,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2009 133,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 122,588 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 122,578 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 114,799 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 114,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,056 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 98,612 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M163 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M163 VYD, 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 M163 VYD registered?

M163 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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