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M557 JOA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,219 mi
Last recorded116,219 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 JOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 May 2012 116,219 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

power steering pipe perrished

slight play in steering side arms

Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 111,371 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 108,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 104,504 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 100,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 96,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 91,559 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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M557 JOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M557 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 M557 JOA registered?

M557 JOA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M557 JOA safe to buy?

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