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M653 LNH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,159 mi
Last recorded176,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM653 LNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 176,159 miles

Central Front Exhaust box rattle

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2017 176,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front Exhaust box rattle

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 173,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 173,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 171,294 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 171,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 168,765 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 168,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 165,201 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 162,625 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 162,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 161,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 158,743 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 154,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 Aug 2008 154,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2007 144,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 129,277 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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M653 LNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M653 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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What year was M653 LNH registered?

M653 LNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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