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M47 NFJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,898 mi
Last recorded131,898 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,898 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 131,898 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 128,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe from tank corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,844 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 6 May 2010 103,290 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 97,753 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 92,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 87,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 83,371 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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M47 NFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M47 NFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M47 NFJ registered?

M47 NFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 1995.

Is M47 NFJ safe to buy?

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