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N323 SPM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,880 mi
Last recorded227,880 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 227,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 214,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 214,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

195/65/15H

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S/F TYRE 3MM

O/S/R TYRE 1.6 MM ON LEGAL LIMIT

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2008 206,824 miles

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

n/s/r outter sidelight in-op

Fail 26 Sep 2008 206,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/r outter sidelight in-op

Pass 27 Sep 2007 196,127 miles

n/s/r outter sidelight in-op

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Fail 27 Sep 2007 196,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r outter sidelight in-op

slight play both front bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Sep 2006 189,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 161,076 miles

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

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

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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N323 SPM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol 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 N323 SPM, 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 N323 SPM registered?

N323 SPM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N323 SPM 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.

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