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M319 VFC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,676 mi
Last recorded157,676 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM319 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 157,676 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 157,676 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 148,756 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 148,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,076 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 130,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,890 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 113,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 97,223 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 83,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 91,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 90,326 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 88,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,960 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 82,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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M319 VFC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M319 VFC, 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 M319 VFC registered?

M319 VFC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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