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M865 VMG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,434 mi
Last recorded92,434 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM865 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2019 92,434 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected pedal does not return (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released due to brake pedal not returning (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake will need further attention.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,850 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,742 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,915 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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M865 VMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M865 VMG, 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 M865 VMG registered?

M865 VMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M865 VMG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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