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DJC 616

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJC 616
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,428 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 79,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,480 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 78,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 77,765 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Nearside & Offside (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,039 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,163 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 74,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 54,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,066 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 42,812 miles

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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DJC 616 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DJC 616, 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 DJC 616 registered?

DJC 616 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is DJC 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJC 616 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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