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M354 GBC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,861 mi
Last recorded149,861 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 GBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 149,861 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 149,862 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 145,828 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 145,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 141,591 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 134,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 129,438 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 129,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 125,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 115,773 miles

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

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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M354 GBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M354 GBC, 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 M354 GBC registered?

M354 GBC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M354 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M354 GBC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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