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M322 HBJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,996 mi
Last recorded175,996 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM322 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 175,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 175,996 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 168,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in top of windscreen

wiper blade poor on edges advise new

Fail 23 Sep 2016 168,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

crack in top of windscreen

wiper blade poor on edges advise new

Pass 8 Oct 2015 162,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 162,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 157,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 152,503 miles

brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2012 148,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 141,660 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 141,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 132,427 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 132,427 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 124,719 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 124,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 115,619 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 115,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 103,227 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 97,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M322 HBJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M322 HBJ, 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 M322 HBJ registered?

M322 HBJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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The MOT history for M322 HBJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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