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M870 YEV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,912 mi
Last recorded136,912 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 YEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 136,912 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 134,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 130,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 127,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 119,261 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 109,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 104,067 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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M870 YEV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M870 YEV, 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 M870 YEV registered?

M870 YEV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M870 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M870 YEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M870 YEV have outstanding finance?

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