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M256 JRP

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,707 mi
Last recorded130,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 130,707 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 130,707 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Mar 2008 116,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 110,181 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 110,181 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 103,761 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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M256 JRP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M256 JRP, 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 M256 JRP registered?

M256 JRP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M256 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M256 JRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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