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J33 WFO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,777 mi
Last recorded168,777 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 WFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 168,777 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 163,492 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner and outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 162,212 miles

All disks have slight corrosion from standing long time present.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 161,304 miles

Slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Fail 23 Jun 2021 161,304 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 20 Jan 2021 161,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 161,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres both worn on inner edges

Slight corrosion to boot floor out side prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 159,343 miles

Minor exhaust leak at front end

Fail 22 Nov 2014 158,793 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 158,793 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 154,984 miles

Minor play in steering assey.

Slight oil misting/leak around rear diff out put area.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 154,238 miles

All tyres staring to wear on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust system slightly miss shaped.

Near side rear wheel arch to sill area starting to corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight rear brake judder.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 153,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 152,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 146,675 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 146,675 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Near side front tyre low pressure.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 141,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 136,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 131,018 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 123,439 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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J33 WFO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J33 WFO, 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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J33 WFO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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