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M85 CDE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,577 mi
Last recorded91,577 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 91,577 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,943 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been sprayed with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 77,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been sprayed with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,489 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,471 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 65,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 65,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,150 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,453 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,728 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,125 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,422 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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M85 CDE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M85 CDE, 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 M85 CDE registered?

M85 CDE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M85 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M85 CDE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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