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M342 AUG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 AUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2008 86,241 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)

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 82,402 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 82,402 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,591 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,862 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 74,857 miles

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

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

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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M342 AUG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M342 AUG, 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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M342 AUG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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