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M623 VRR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

235,641 mi
Last recorded235,641 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM623 VRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 235,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 235,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 232,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 228,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Slight play in steering idler arm.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 225,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 225,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 222,900 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Cam movement of wiper inoperative but still clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 222,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 222,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 219,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 214,370 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 207,436 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 206,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 196,676 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 196,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 189,156 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 189,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 184,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 177,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 177,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 169,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 160,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 139,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 132,903 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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M623 VRR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M623 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 M623 VRR registered?

M623 VRR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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