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M996 HVC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,004 mi
Last recorded156,004 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 HVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 156,004 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 150,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 150,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 150,237 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 144,734 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 144,734 miles

Centre Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 May 2010 142,103 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 142,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 139,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 135,722 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 132,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 128,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 124,695 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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M996 HVC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M996 HVC, 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 M996 HVC registered?

M996 HVC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M996 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M996 HVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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