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M430 VET

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,883 mi
Last recorded130,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 VET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 130,883 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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Fail 3 Jun 2021 130,873 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,654 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 101,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,682 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 87,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,935 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,935 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,887 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 73,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,196 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,900 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,900 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 55,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 41,997 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 41,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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
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M430 VET is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M430 VET, 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 M430 VET registered?

M430 VET is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M430 VET shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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