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M875 YRE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,037 mi
Last recorded92,037 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM875 YRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,037 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres, side walls are perished and cracked

Nearside Front brake slightly binding on

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 92,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front and nearside rear tyres, side walls are perished and cracked

Nearside Front brake slightly binding on

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear brake pipes

all tyres are perished

Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire petrol leak from fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear brake pipes

all tyres are perished

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,355 miles

Front and rear brake hoses perishing

Fuel line corroding (under car at the rear)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,541 miles

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Fail 5 Feb 2015 90,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,216 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,223 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,145 miles

poor pattern on n/s h/lamp

Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,143 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

poor pattern on n/s h/lamp

Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,286 miles

corrosion to n/s/r disc

Fail 27 Jan 2011 87,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion to n/s/r disc

Pass 6 Jan 2010 85,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,470 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,470 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 56,132 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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M875 YRE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M875 YRE, 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 M875 YRE registered?

M875 YRE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M875 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M875 YRE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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