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M329 VCT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,839 mi
Last recorded22,839 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 22,839 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 22,514 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 22,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 22,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 22,083 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP & MAIN BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2022 22,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 22,042 miles

Emissions not tested low fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working come on then stays on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,945 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 21,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,829 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,220 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,063 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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M329 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M329 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M329 VCT registered?

M329 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M329 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M329 VCT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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