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M283 NRJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,033 mi
Last recorded96,033 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 NRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,845 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 81,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,243 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,735 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre on1;6

Offside Front o/s front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre on 1;6

Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre on1;6

Offside Front o/s front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre on 1;6

Pass 15 May 2014 62,058 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 65,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 60,064 miles

nearside front wheel has slight play

offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 1 May 2012 56,467 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,499 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 50,489 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,907 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,474 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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M283 NRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M283 NRJ, 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 M283 NRJ registered?

M283 NRJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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