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M170 VYD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,742 mi
Last recorded32,742 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,742 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,420 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,335 miles

2 Rear TYres over half worn

No Alloy Fitted to Nearside Rear

Possible Washer Bottle Leaking

Slight Play in Steering Idler Joint

Fail 7 Jul 2009 23,335 miles

2 Rear TYres over half worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No Alloy Fitted to Nearside Rear

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Possible Washer Bottle Leaking

Slight Play in Steering Idler Joint

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,557 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,754 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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M170 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M170 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 M170 VYD registered?

M170 VYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M170 VYD safe to buy?

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