CarVerify

Free Car Check

M847 TAL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,269 mi
Last recorded137,269 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
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

RegistrationM847 TAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 137,269 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 132,629 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 128,038 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

conponents corroded throughout

front tyres worn on inner tread

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

slight corrosion throughout body

Pass 21 Jan 2010 123,818 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 123,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 119,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 111,870 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 111,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT BINDING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Dec 2006 104,255 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 97,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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

M847 TAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M847 TAL, 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 M847 TAL?

You can check the full history of M847 TAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M847 TAL registered?

M847 TAL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M847 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M847 TAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M847 TAL 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 M847 TAL. 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.