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M917 SNP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

280,042 mi
Last recorded280,042 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 SNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 280,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underbody corrosion not excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2016 275,504 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 275,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 264,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres bald on extreme edge of inner shoulders

floorpan/chassis rails corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 250,958 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 250,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 235,592 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)

offside front seat belt catch not always locking

rear centre seat belt missing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 235,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

offside front seat belt catch not always locking

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 224,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 211,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 211,822 miles

Centre Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 202,946 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 202,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Oct 2008 192,754 miles

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

various parts of chassis starting to rust

Pass 16 Oct 2007 189,092 miles

brake pedal spongey

slight play in front suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2006 185,611 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 185,602 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres poor condition

slight play in steering

under tays fitted re-stricting viewing

Pass 15 Sep 2005 180,290 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 180,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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M917 SNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M917 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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M917 SNP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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