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M442 VNU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 VNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 118,195 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 118,194 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 117,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cant see inner rear pads and disc inner face condition

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 116,325 miles

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

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

front discs corroded and lipped slightly

Fail 20 Aug 2011 116,325 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front discs corroded and lipped slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2010 114,936 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)

rear brakes slightly pitted on braking face

Pass 15 Aug 2009 112,962 miles

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

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

all brake pipes coverd in grease unable to check

Pass 3 Sep 2008 110,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 110,222 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 109,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 104,067 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 94,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 94,275 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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M442 VNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M442 VNU, 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 M442 VNU registered?

M442 VNU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1995.

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