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M887 VMG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,134 mi
Last recorded128,134 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM887 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,134 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 119,040 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 119,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 115,115 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 115,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 111,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 108,010 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 108,010 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 101,841 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 101,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,014 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 93,198 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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M887 VMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M887 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 M887 VMG registered?

M887 VMG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M887 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M887 VMG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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