CarVerify

Free Car Check

M290 AOO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,793 mi
Last recorded158,793 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 158,793 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 158,785 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 152,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 147,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 142,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 142,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 136,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 126,663 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M290 AOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel 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 M290 AOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M290 AOO?

You can check the full history of M290 AOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M290 AOO registered?

M290 AOO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 1995.

Is M290 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M290 AOO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M290 AOO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M290 AOO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.