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M839 UKJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 UKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 160,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 160,163 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 155,268 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 155,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 151,331 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 151,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 146,439 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 146,435 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 142,353 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 142,352 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 138,281 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 138,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 133,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 128,316 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 121,589 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 121,568 miles

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

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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M839 UKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 M839 UKJ, 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 M839 UKJ registered?

M839 UKJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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