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M554 JOA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM554 JOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 144,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid on inner edge (bald) no cords shing as yet change a.s.p (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid on inner edge (bald) no cords shing as yet change a.s.p (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear perrshed badly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise inner front wish bone bushes

advise o/s/r and n/s/r sill corroded other small area of corrosion wax oil under body brake pipes as well

advise pad warning light on and low water light on

advise rear no plate

Pass 28 Apr 2016 144,363 miles

drivers door check strap broken

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall and low on tread

Fail 28 Apr 2016 144,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

drivers door check strap broken

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall and low on tread

Pass 3 Mar 2015 144,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre splitting

o/s/f door stop broken

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge

purge valve to chalk coal cannister insecure

rear tyres splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,347 miles

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

brake pads warning light on

chipped windscreen

cracks in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge(strong advise)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 144,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bulb warning light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f door stop broken

o/s/f tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2012 144,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f door stop broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 144,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f door stop broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 144,299 miles

chipped windscreen

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 13 Nov 2010 144,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chipped windscreen

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 24 Sep 2009 144,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust mounting weak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on various brake pipes

wiper poor

Pass 16 Sep 2008 144,233 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 144,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 144,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 144,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2006 135,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering arms

Pass 28 Sep 2006 135,001 miles

play in steering arms

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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M554 JOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M554 JOA, 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 M554 JOA registered?

M554 JOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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