MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
BONNET RELEASE PLASTIC HANDLE BROKEN
ELECTRIC WINDOWS DONT OPEN
OFFSIDE REAR SECONDRY SIDE LIGHT INOP
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / NAIL IN EDGE OF TREAD / NOT REPAIRABLE / ADVISE TO REPLACE 195 / 65 / 15 H
SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE / POSS DUE TO BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES
UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS
UNDERSIDE / PANELING / OUTER SILLS ALL AREAS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine runs hot
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBZ 2318 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 MBZ 2318, 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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How do I check the history of MBZ 2318?
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What year was MBZ 2318 registered?
MBZ 2318 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 1995.
Is MBZ 2318 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBZ 2318 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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