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JIL 5957

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,816 mi
Last recorded106,816 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5957
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,816 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 102,214 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 102,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 99,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,745 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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JIL 5957 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JIL 5957, 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 JIL 5957 registered?

JIL 5957 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is JIL 5957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5957 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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