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M343 VBM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no reverse gear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,564 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advice near side front bumper loose.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,105 miles

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

Oil leak

advice near side front bumper loose.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,206 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 73,206 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

slight movement in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,975 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 69,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,334 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2006 67,334 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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M343 VBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 M343 VBM, 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 M343 VBM registered?

M343 VBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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