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MBD 1P

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,367 mi
Last recorded129,367 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 1P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 129,367 miles

Rear corrosion rear subframe

corrosion on both sils

corrosion rear floor around subframe area

Fail 13 Mar 2026 129,363 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear corrosion rear subframe

corrosion on both sils

corrosion rear floor around subframe area

Pass 14 Mar 2025 128,475 miles

Offside Front calliper binding slightly

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency lower than n/s

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 127,375 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 126,144 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,582 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 117,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 114,149 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 111,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 111,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 107,188 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 25 May 2016 107,179 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded off

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 18 May 2015 103,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2014 97,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 93,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 88,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 83,754 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 79,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 76,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 71,061 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 71,061 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 65,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 59,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2005
Fail 27 May 2005 54,775 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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MBD 1P is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBD 1P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBD 1P registered?

MBD 1P is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1995.

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