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M970 RNE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,145 mi
Last recorded90,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion

suspension components corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,226 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion

suspension components corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,435 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corrosion

headlamp lenses have condensation

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,766 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 84,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,758 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,268 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 73,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,830 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 70,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,406 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f drag link

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,620 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,215 miles

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

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

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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M970 RNE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M970 RNE, 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 M970 RNE registered?

M970 RNE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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