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M552 SNC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM552 SNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 135,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 131,734 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 123,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 120,787 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 120,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 113,668 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 113,620 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 103,395 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 103,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M552 SNC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M552 SNC, 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 M552 SNC registered?

M552 SNC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M552 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M552 SNC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M552 SNC have outstanding finance?

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