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M765 SVJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,907 mi
Last recorded173,907 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM765 SVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 173,907 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 167,749 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 5 Sep 2008 167,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 19 Sep 2007 162,001 miles

fan belt tensioner bearing noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2006 155,170 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 155,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 147,093 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 147,093 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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M765 SVJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M765 SVJ, 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 M765 SVJ registered?

M765 SVJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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