MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
1,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN †2,OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE †3,N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE IS WORN †4,SLIGHT WEAR ON BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS †5,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
1,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN †2,OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE †3,N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE IS WORN †4,SLIGHT WEAR ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS †5,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M462 SVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M462 SVM, 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 M462 SVM registered?
M462 SVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 1995.
Is M462 SVM safe to buy?
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