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M812 UMK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM812 UMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,544 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrior cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and back both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 121,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirrior cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and back both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,996 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 113,616 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 113,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 107,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,483 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre advise wear on inner wall

Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre advise wear on inner wall

Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,812 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 85,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 81,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,967 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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M812 UMK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,199cc 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 M812 UMK, 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 M812 UMK registered?

M812 UMK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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