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M422 VCT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 142,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 31 May 2017 140,025 miles

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

all wheel arches are starting to corrode

surface corrosion all over vehicle

Pass 24 May 2016 137,403 miles

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

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

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2015 134,372 miles

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

slight corrosion on all wheel arches

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,656 miles

all 4 wheel arches are starting to corrode

corrosion on drivers door and bottom of nearside rear door

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,950 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 122,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer has one jet blocked

Pass 26 May 2010 119,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 115,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 111,996 miles

nearside engine mounting perishing due to diesel contamination

Fail 14 Jun 2008 111,996 miles

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

nearside engine mounting perishing due to diesel contamination

Pass 13 Jun 2007 105,787 miles

plastic tray on underbody

Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,450 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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M422 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M422 VCT, 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 M422 VCT registered?

M422 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 1995.

Is M422 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M422 VCT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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