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M345 GHR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

239,704 mi
Last recorded239,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM345 GHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 239,704 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 239,568 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 234,663 miles

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

fuei pipe slightly corroded at rear

Fail 15 Jun 2012 234,608 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuei pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jun 2011 232,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror glass faded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 229,666 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING BOX DROP ARM NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS BECOMMING DETERIATED

Fail 16 Jun 2010 229,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING BOX DROP ARM NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS BECOMMING DETERIATED

Pass 3 Jun 2009 224,920 miles

front cross member corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded

play in n/s/f and o/s/f top arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 3 Jun 2009 224,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front cross member corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded

play in n/s/f and o/s/f top arm bushes

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 28 Jul 2008 218,224 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 218,219 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 215,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 211,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 208,783 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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M345 GHR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M345 GHR, 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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M345 GHR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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