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M321 AAM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,492 mi
Last recorded78,492 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 AAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,143 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 78,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 72,023 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 69,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 69,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 12 Sep 2019 69,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system by caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,459 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

offside & nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 65,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 63,227 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass damaged

offside & nearside rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 63,227 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside & nearside rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,807 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,130 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2011 57,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,899 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,050 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,799 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,018 miles

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

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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M321 AAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 M321 AAM, 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 30 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 M321 AAM registered?

M321 AAM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is M321 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 AAM shows 26 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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