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B4 JPW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,582 mi
Last recorded111,582 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 JPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,582 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 111,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,112 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 107,537 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 107,537 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 105,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,671 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

slight free play in both front hubs

slight free play in steering box

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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B4 JPW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B4 JPW, 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 B4 JPW registered?

B4 JPW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is B4 JPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 JPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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