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M240 VWF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 VWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 130,138 miles

Oil leak

gear box oil pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2009 130,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

gear box oil pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 124,213 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake hose splitting/poor

offside rear tyre tread getting low

slight play at steering idler arm bush

Fail 28 Nov 2008 124,213 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake hose splitting/poor

offside rear tyre tread getting low

slight play at steering idler arm bush

Pass 25 Oct 2007 117,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn closse to legal limit, damaged on sidewall and had a nail in it.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 111,801 miles

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

brake pipes across front crossmember look coroded

damage to offside front tyre and wheel rim

nail in nearside front tyre and tyre worn on edge

slight play at steering idler arm bush

some lift in both front bottom ball joints, advise change asap

Fail 18 Nov 2006 111,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes across front crossmember look coroded through clips

damage to offside front tyre and wheel rim

nail in nearside front tyre and tyre worn on edge

slight play at steering idler arm bush

some lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 25 Nov 2005 106,017 miles

front flexy brake hoses perishing

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

damage to offside front wheel rim

front or rear, offside rear and nearside front brake pipes started to corode

slight play at steering idler arm

some lift in front bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Nov 2005 106,017 miles

damage to offside front wheel rim

front flexy brake hoses perishing

front or rear, offside rear and nearside front brake pipes started to corode

slight play at steering idler arm

some lift in front bottom ball joints

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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M240 VWF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol 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 M240 VWF, 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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M240 VWF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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