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M987 RNE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 122,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 120,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 118,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 111,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,208 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,213 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,952 miles

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

all brake steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 73,452 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 73,452 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 69,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

nsf brake disc slightly warped

oil leak from differential

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,127 miles

Oil leak

nsf brake disc slightly warped

oil leak from differential

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,422 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 66,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 64,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RNE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 M987 RNE registered?

M987 RNE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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