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M125 JEC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 JEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 123,016 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,015 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 120,370 miles

oil leak

steering box has some play

Fail 23 Apr 2014 120,370 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

steering box has some play

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,763 miles

o/s/f brake binding

oil leak

slight bearing noise from rear wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,059 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres slightly cracking on walls

engine oil leak

n/s/r raking slightly wearing

some play in steering system

Fail 13 Apr 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres slightly cracking on walls

engine oil leak

n/s/r raking slightly wearing

some play in steering system

Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,682 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

track arms play

Fail 27 Apr 2010 113,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

track arms play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 109,774 miles

steering idler

Fail 24 Apr 2009 109,773 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering idler

Pass 12 Jun 2008 109,559 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper blade not clearing screen 100%

Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,089 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 108,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M125 JEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M125 JEC, 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 M125 JEC registered?

M125 JEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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