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M742 NFJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,649 mi
Last recorded183,649 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 183,649 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 183,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 169,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 164,106 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 150,012 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 150,010 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 142,871 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 142,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 132,805 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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M742 NFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M742 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 M742 NFJ registered?

M742 NFJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M742 NFJ safe to buy?

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