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M135 JEC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,961 mi
Last recorded86,961 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 JEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,961 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,675 miles

Exhaust system corrosion throughout.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear diff has a slight leak.

oil level low advise engine service

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,837 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,192 miles

Advise crack in window screen.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,112 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 47,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,803 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 42,748 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 42,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,701 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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M135 JEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M135 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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M135 JEC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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