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M201 VCT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,967 mi
Last recorded149,967 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 149,967 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,317 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 145,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 135,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,929 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,885 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,686 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,348 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,187 miles

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

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

all brake disc's have rust

n/sf washer jet partly blocked

Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,241 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

service brake effort close to limit

Fail 11 Jul 2007 71,240 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre on legal limit on centre tread

Fail 8 May 2006 69,012 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 69,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M201 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M201 VCT, 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 M201 VCT registered?

M201 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M201 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M201 VCT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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