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M595 NFJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,725 mi
Last recorded104,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,725 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 103,801 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive v minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,340 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 93,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick note - disc advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement minor perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

service due ??

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,477 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,059 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,904 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing at 3mm

Fail 4 Aug 2016 78,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing at 3mm

tracking to be checked

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,122 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,823 miles

slight play in o/s steering ideler

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,632 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,260 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,585 miles

slight play o/s/f inner track rod joint!

slight seepage steering damper!

surface corrosion front crossmember!

surface corrosion o/s/r inner sill!

xhaust heatshields on front pipes deteriorating!

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,633 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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M595 NFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M595 NFJ, 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 M595 NFJ registered?

M595 NFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M595 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M595 NFJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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