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M82 VBR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,422 mi
Last recorded76,422 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM82 VBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,422 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,682 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,294 miles

slight play in steering arm

Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering arm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,783 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,095 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 60,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine missfire

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,250 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

wiper rubber splitting

Fail 17 Jun 2008 57,508 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,508 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,811 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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M82 VBR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M82 VBR, 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 M82 VBR registered?

M82 VBR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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