CarVerify

Free Car Check

M822 VBW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,859 mi
Last recorded136,859 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM822 VBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 136,859 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure floor corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 127,555 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 122,126 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,746 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 102,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,676 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 90,974 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M822 VBW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M822 VBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M822 VBW?

You can check the full history of M822 VBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M822 VBW registered?

M822 VBW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M822 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M822 VBW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M822 VBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M822 VBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.