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M874 RVJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,298 mi
Last recorded193,298 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 RVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 193,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,786 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,897 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 105,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 103,404 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 101,406 miles

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

n/s/ rear and o/s front tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 4 May 2010 99,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f outer wall spliting

Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,051 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,702 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 92,702 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,111 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,377 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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M874 RVJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M874 RVJ, 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 M874 RVJ registered?

M874 RVJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is M874 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M874 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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