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M520 BJC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,370 mi
Last recorded89,370 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 BJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 84,727 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 75,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 72,181 miles

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

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

car was running hot on the test possible cooling problem

vehicle is registered as damaged on DVLA marker.

vin plate missing but vehicle mached with chassi number on upper dashboard.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,775 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 69,775 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Suggest owners contact DVLA or nearest Vehicle Registration Office to confirm identity of vehicle. †DVLA marker shows this was a seriously damaged vehicle.

VIN plate missing †Partial VIN stamped on floorpan on O/S/F. Stamping NOT of quality of original maker. †VIN on dashboard used to ID the car for testing.

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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M520 BJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc 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 M520 BJC, 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 M520 BJC registered?

M520 BJC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is M520 BJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M520 BJC 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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