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M466 CJC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

62,517 mi
Last recorded62,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 CJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 62,517 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear have ferrel rust (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes have some corrosion and or covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All except OSF have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near the front of the front to rear started corroding

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion underway mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Jack point rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch has rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Vertical play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion underway mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of pipe now rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All on rear suspension have rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All have rust (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 60,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield at down pipe loose and rusting away

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both have corrosion to ferrels and the rubber lines have hardened (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have some vertical play detection (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion under paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Last bend has corrosion building (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under side has rust in some areas and on some components where paint is lost

Fail 17 Jun 2025 60,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield at down pipe loose and rusting away

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both have corrosion to ferrels and the rubber lines have hardened (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have some vertical play detection (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has corrosion under paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking point rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Last bend has corrosion building (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under side has rust in some areas and on some components where paint is lost

Fail 19 May 2025 60,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

A number of areas have localised corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lower pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both lower ferrels have some corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight vertical play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front down pipe heat shield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both have some corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 58,399 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

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

Front exhaust heat shield rotted away

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose damp (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end bend slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 56,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield at start of exhaust rotted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at bend (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Just dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears just starting to perish within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 56,768 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Not pulling its weight (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield at start of exhaust rotted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Vertical (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at bend (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Just dragging (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears just starting to perish within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 53,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most hard pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight vertical movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on working surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rust developing underside in many areas

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 53,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most hard pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both have slight vertical movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusting on working surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rust developing underside in many areas

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 48,778 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Fail 17 May 2021 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,880 miles

Center stop lamp disconnected & masked

Fail 8 Jun 2018 41,880 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,158 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 39,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,778 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,276 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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M466 CJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M466 CJC, 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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M466 CJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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