CarVerify

Free Car Check

M972 RNE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,161 mi
Last recorded182,161 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 182,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear lower fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 182,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear lower fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 172,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel line corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 172,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel line corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 162,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 162,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 152,506 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 152,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 141,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 130,854 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 130,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 121,027 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 111,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 111,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,925 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M972 RNE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M972 RNE?

You can check the full history of M972 RNE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M972 RNE registered?

M972 RNE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M972 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M972 RNE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M972 RNE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M972 RNE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.