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M265 JGB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,283 mi
Last recorded164,283 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 164,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak at exhaust front to centre bolts thin

Fail 8 Apr 2008 164,283 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak at exhaust front to centre bolts thin

Pass 3 Mar 2007 158,976 miles

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

exhaust cat section join has limited life span

Pass 2 Mar 2006 153,369 miles

all four tyres near 1.6mm limit

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front trackrod ends have slight play

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2006 153,369 miles

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

all four tyres near 1.6mm legal limit

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front trackrod ends have slight play

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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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M265 JGB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M265 JGB, 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 M265 JGB registered?

M265 JGB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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