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M325 LJT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,350 mi
Last recorded165,350 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM325 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 165,350 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2019 165,347 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 159,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

centre rear seat belt missing

corrosion forming on rear inner sills and rails

offside front side light lens damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2018 159,373 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable idler has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

corrosion forming on rear inner sills and rails

offside front side light lens damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2017 151,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 151,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,378 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing down on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2016 142,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe between silencers (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing down on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 136,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 131,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 172,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,707 miles

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

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

right mirror glass cloudy

Pass 12 Feb 2011 117,850 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Feb 2010 111,503 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 125,904 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M325 LJT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M325 LJT, 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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M325 LJT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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