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M18 MJC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,032 mi
Last recorded85,032 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 85,032 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose is also slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,120 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 84,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,115 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,875 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 83,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,549 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres on edge

Fail 28 Jul 2015 78,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,278 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,805 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,448 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,448 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,149 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,149 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 37,013 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 37,013 miles

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

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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M18 MJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M18 MJC, 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 M18 MJC registered?

M18 MJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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