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J3 CTD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,811 mi
Last recorded102,811 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 102,811 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 86,507 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 86,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant low level warning lamp illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 81,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 79,990 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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J3 CTD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J3 CTD, 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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How do I check the history of J3 CTD?

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What year was J3 CTD registered?

J3 CTD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is J3 CTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 CTD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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