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M405 SNP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,716 mi
Last recorded207,716 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 SNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 207,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 205,940 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 205,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirements

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 204,691 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 204,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 192,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 184,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 176,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 168,162 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2010 156,245 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 156,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 152,413 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 152,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 145,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 141,134 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 141,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front wiper blade split on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2005 126,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M405 SNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M405 SNP, 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 M405 SNP registered?

M405 SNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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