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M328 VCT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,849 mi
Last recorded186,849 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM328 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 186,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 182,408 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 182,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 176,519 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 176,519 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 172,225 miles

coolant/ware leaking from the water pump

Fail 4 Jul 2012 172,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant/ware leaking from the water pump

Pass 3 Jun 2011 169,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 165,052 miles

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

popshaft coupling worn (doughnut)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 165,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

dash got low water in expanstion tank

popshaft coupling worn (doughnut)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 163,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 163,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 146,524 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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M328 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M328 VCT, 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 M328 VCT registered?

M328 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M328 VCT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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