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M659 NPJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,400 mi
Last recorded172,400 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 NPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 172,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 172,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015
Pass 23 Jul 2014 163,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 159,023 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 158,134 miles

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

knocking noise coming from vehicle.

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear outer side light not working.

Fail 21 Aug 2010 158,134 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear outer side light not working.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 154,729 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 154,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 154,535 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 154,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 141,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 131,374 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 131,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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M659 NPJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M659 NPJ, 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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M659 NPJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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