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M566 VRR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM566 VRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 115,384 miles

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

Nearside Front corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 115,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 114,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front corrosion to jacking point

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 111,988 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,771 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 106,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,819 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 103,798 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,785 miles

underside heavily coated in underseal.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,568 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 92,813 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all steel brake pipes and fuel pipes have some corrosion on them

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2014 92,813 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all steel brake pipes and fuel pipes have some corrosion on them

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,492 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 87,492 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,071 miles

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

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

Operation of wiper arm

Fail 7 Jan 2011 76,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,146 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,980 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,721 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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M566 VRR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 M566 VRR, 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 M566 VRR registered?

M566 VRR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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