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M61 VMU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,066 mi
Last recorded187,066 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 187,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 174,674 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 174,674 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 165,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2009 146,595 miles

different size tyres fitted on front & rear axles

o/s/r tyre on the limit of 1.6mm

Pass 2 Jul 2008 137,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corosion around both front and both rear brake ferulls

Pass 19 Jul 2007 128,556 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,150 miles

diff leaking

different size tyres front to rear axles

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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M61 VMU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M61 VMU, 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 M61 VMU registered?

M61 VMU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is M61 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M61 VMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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