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M70 JDS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 JDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 90,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 90,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 90,642 miles

Corrosion to front brake hose ferules

O/s/f and both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating and cracking

Some deterioration to centre exhaust

Wiper deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2016 90,642 miles

Corrosion to front brake hose ferules

O/s/f and both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating and cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some deterioration to centre exhaust

Wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,467 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

General deterioration to suspension arm bushes

O/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Some deterioration to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre carcass

centre exhaust shield corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

General deterioration to suspension arm bushes

O/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Some deterioration to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre carcass

Wiper poor

centre exhaust shield corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,763 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to structure and components

Light service wear to front and rear brake discs

Rear metal brake pipes to hoses corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,092 miles

Corrosion to brake hose ferules

Emissions erratic

Exhaust deteriorating

Front shock absorber bodies corroded

General corrosion to front and rear subframes and components

N/s/f tyre carcass badly deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Service wear to front brake discs

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,092 miles

Corrosion to brake hose ferules

Emissions erratic

Exhaust deteriorating

Front shock absorber bodies corroded

General corrosion to front and rear subframes and components

N/s/f tyre carcass badly deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorating

Service wear to front brake discs

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2012 85,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,651 miles

Abs operated during brake test

All brake hose ferules deteriorating

All suspension bushes some deterioration

Cenre exhaust deteriorating

Front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded

General corrosion to suspension components and subframes

Some glazing and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Abs operated during brake test

All brake hose ferules deteriorating

All suspension bushes some deterioration

Cenre exhaust deteriorating

Front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded

General corrosion to suspension components and subframes

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some glazing and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 82,743 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 82,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2006 78,914 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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M70 JDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M70 JDS, 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 M70 JDS registered?

M70 JDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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