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M321 MRW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,502 mi
Last recorded238,502 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 MRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 238,502 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak front and rear

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,147 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,330 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,045 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,133 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 784,780 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 78,476 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)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementry Restraint System warning light remains on for about 60 seconds

Pass 5 Sep 2012
Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,588 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 61,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,527 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 51,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 41,137 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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M321 MRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRW, 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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M321 MRW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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