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M565 JRY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,186 mi
Last recorded155,186 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM565 JRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 155,186 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil near minimum

front tyres worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2011 155,186 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

engine oil near minimum

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r foot brake effort low

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2010 147,232 miles

Brake pedal modified

Exhaust front pipes heat shields corroding

Rear tyres getting low on tread esp.offside

Slight steering column / area play

Some localised body and underside corrosion

Some localised brake pipes corrosion and some previously greased

V. slight perrishing- front brake hoses

Pass 23 Jan 2009 139,341 miles

C.O. emissions borderline at fast idle check

Exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded / loose

Offside front indicator colour fading

Steering damper sweating

coolant leak/s (poss heating system??) reccomend check level regularly

Pass 25 Jan 2008 131,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 124,262 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 116,116 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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M565 JRY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M565 JRY, 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 M565 JRY registered?

M565 JRY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M565 JRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M565 JRY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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