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M65 VMU

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,311 mi
Last recorded47,311 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 47,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,622 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,267 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 44,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,766 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,796 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 38,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,102 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 37,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

back axle seeping oil from gasket

front wiper blade is slightly smearing windscreen

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,427 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,448 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 30,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,270 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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M65 VMU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M65 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 M65 VMU registered?

M65 VMU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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