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M74 YVT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 YVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 81,426 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 81,426 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan inner front of fuel tank area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 80,666 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,393 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,902 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 58,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M74 YVT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M74 YVT, 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 M74 YVT registered?

M74 YVT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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