CarVerify

Free Car Check

M986 ELC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

107,604 mi
Last recorded107,604 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationM986 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 107,604 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,322 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 107,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 106,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 105,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 105,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 104,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 104,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,111 miles

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

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,077 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear handbrake just met the brake limit

Fail 10 Dec 2016 96,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear handbrake just met the brake limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,999 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1a)

Front wipers slight worn

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,590 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 86,110 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 7 Dec 2013 86,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 82,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,127 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 77,127 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 73,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 69,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,978 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

free play in steering

n/s rear tyre is very worn

Fail 8 Dec 2008 65,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

free play in steering

n/s rear tyre is very worn

o/s tyre has more than one cut on sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,710 miles

front tyres are very worn

Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,743 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 56,128 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2006 56,128 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

M986 ELC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M986 ELC, 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 M986 ELC?

You can check the full history of M986 ELC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M986 ELC registered?

M986 ELC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1995.

Is M986 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M986 ELC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M986 ELC 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 M986 ELC. 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.