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K5 JRL

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,646 mi
Last recorded154,646 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 JRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2011 154,646 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall wear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 150,649 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 143,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 138,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 131,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 126,016 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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K5 JRL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K5 JRL, 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 K5 JRL registered?

K5 JRL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is K5 JRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 JRL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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