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M987 PVM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,334 mi
Last recorded150,334 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 PVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 150,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 148,396 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 147,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 145,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and o/s/r corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nad o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 142,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nad o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 140,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,112 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 137,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function and o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 135,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 135,055 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 134,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 133,996 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,380 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 127,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear nearside inner side light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2009 125,199 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 120,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 115,200 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 115,200 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 106,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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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M987 PVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M987 PVM, 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 M987 PVM registered?

M987 PVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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