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M42 CJC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,758 mi
Last recorded86,758 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 CJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,497 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres have cracks to tread area and side walls , nearside front has deep cracks to side wall

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,306 miles

all four tyres have cracks to tread area and side walls , nearside front has deep cracks to side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,286 miles

nearside front tyre showing cracks to side walls and tread area

nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing cracks to tread area

Pass 17 Nov 2006 71,166 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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M42 CJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M42 CJC, 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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How do I check the history of M42 CJC?

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What year was M42 CJC registered?

M42 CJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M42 CJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 CJC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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