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M265 BBD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,053 mi
Last recorded69,053 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 BBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 69,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,717 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,340 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,400 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,779 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,757 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,757 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,665 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,322 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,312 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,955 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,591 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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M265 BBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M265 BBD, 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 M265 BBD registered?

M265 BBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M265 BBD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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