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M694 MKJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,392 mi
Last recorded149,392 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM694 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,392 miles

engine oil leaks

heavy rear suspension corrosion

middle exhaust leak

middle exhaust mounting broken

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside no.plate lamp dim

nearside outer sill holed

play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Oct 2018 146,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

middle exhaust mount broken

nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 22 Oct 2018 146,877 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

middle exhaust mount broken

nearside front indicator lens missing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 143,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff oil leak

general under vehicle corrosion

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 23 Oct 2017 143,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff oil leak

general under vehicle corrosion

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2016 142,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear flexi brake ferule corroding

Oil leak ()

frt no plate cracked

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 141,917 miles

engine water leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 141,910 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine water leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 140,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 139,000 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 136,974 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 136,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 133,811 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 133,811 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2010 131,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 129,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 129,816 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 125,980 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 125,980 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2006 119,041 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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M694 MKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M694 MKJ, 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 M694 MKJ registered?

M694 MKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M694 MKJ safe to buy?

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