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M183 SAN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,211 mi
Last recorded99,211 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 87,724 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,881 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,268 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front / offside rear and nearside rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,268 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front / offside rear and nearside rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,245 miles

nearside rear offside rear and offside front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,822 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,074 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 27,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 10,045 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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M183 SAN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M183 SAN, 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 M183 SAN registered?

M183 SAN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M183 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M183 SAN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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