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M266 XVE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,882 mi
Last recorded205,882 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 205,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut and cracked

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 205,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut and cracked

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 202,646 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge

service brake efficiency is only 16% minimum, it may require repair or adjustment

slight corrosion on fuel line

small stone chip on windscreen Zone A

Fail 9 Sep 2016 202,646 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on outer edge

service brake efficiency is only 16% minimum, it may require repair or adjustment

slight corrosion on fuel line

small stone chip on windscreen Zone A

Pass 4 Apr 2015 202,226 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 199,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 198,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 196,998 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 196,998 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 191,363 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 191,363 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 166,329 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 156,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 148,036 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 134,611 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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M266 XVE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M266 XVE, 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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M266 XVE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1995.

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