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M972 BHK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,032 mi
Last recorded87,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,032 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,360 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 76,872 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,142 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front indicator lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front door check straps loose

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Fail 7 Apr 2018 66,142 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front indicator lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front door check straps loose

fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,740 miles

front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

one exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S/F indicator lens damaged but operation not affected

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,029 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 50,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,391 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 46,380 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,216 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,509 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,847 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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M972 BHK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M972 BHK, 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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M972 BHK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1995.

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