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M87 GVV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM87 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,166 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,159 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,159 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,846 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,321 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,765 miles

O/S front tyre perish on outer edge

O/S rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Stone chip on front number plate

Fail 21 Jan 2008 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S front tyre perish on outer edge

O/S rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Stone chip on front number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M87 GVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M87 GVV, 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 M87 GVV registered?

M87 GVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M87 GVV safe to buy?

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