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M436 LNH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,652 mi
Last recorded122,652 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 LNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,652 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,341 miles

SRS light on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 119,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,782 miles

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

engine idle erratic

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 4 Jan 2012 117,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine idle erratic

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jan 2011 116,336 miles

Fuel staining around filter and hoses perishing.

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

Slight brake bind on offside rear.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 116,336 miles

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

Fuel staining around filter and hoses perishing.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight brake bind on offside rear.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 114,931 miles

1,SRS light on..2,slight bind o/s/r brake.3, slight corrosion to sills/floor pans & chassis legs.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 113,541 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking

Slight play in steering box

Fail 2 Jan 2009 113,541 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking

Slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2008 112,460 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake. oil leaks from engine & rear diff.

Pass 13 Jan 2007 111,338 miles

Oil leak

oil leak on engine and rear diff

Pass 14 Jan 2006 109,852 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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M436 LNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc 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 M436 LNH, 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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M436 LNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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