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M153 JFT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,124 mi
Last recorded110,124 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 JFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 110,124 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 110,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,644 miles

EDC Light On

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

EDC Light On

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,375 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 83,132 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 83,132 miles

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

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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M153 JFT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M153 JFT, 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 M153 JFT registered?

M153 JFT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M153 JFT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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