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M56 JNH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,953 mi
Last recorded163,953 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 163,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 151,967 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 151,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 142,554 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 134,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 134,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 122,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 116,629 miles

see original vt 32

Fail 27 Apr 2007 116,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,457 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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M56 JNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M56 JNH, 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 M56 JNH registered?

M56 JNH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M56 JNH safe to buy?

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