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J20 RHG

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 RHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking on walls

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine and diff

osf and nsf tyres cracking on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,057 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,447 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

back ax;e leaking oil

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

rear axle leaking oil

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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J20 RHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J20 RHG, 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 J20 RHG registered?

J20 RHG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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