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M818 XVX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 XVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 144,203 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 142,011 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Nov 2014 136,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 132,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 129,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 126,541 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 126,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 124,205 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 121,582 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 121,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 118,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 113,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 108,496 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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M818 XVX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M818 XVX, 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 M818 XVX registered?

M818 XVX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M818 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M818 XVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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