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H12 JHS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 JHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,131 miles

Front & Rear shock absorber casings correded

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 89,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front & Rear shock absorber casings correded

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,650 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General body corrosion

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,973 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General body corrosion

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 87,972 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General body corrosion

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,067 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General body corrosion

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 87,067 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))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General body corrosion

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 86,130 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 86,130 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,101 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,898 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 82,030 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,295 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 80,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,478 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,678 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,066 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 71,025 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,682 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 67,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 64,977 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 62,121 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 62,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H12 JHS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H12 JHS, 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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H12 JHS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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