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M85 JHB

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM85 JHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 152,077 miles

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

fluid found at under bonnet power steering reservoir.no steering system leaks found at test

fluid found at under vehicle fuel tank.no fuel system leaks found at test

offside front bumper loose but still secure

Fail 18 Jun 2011 152,077 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fluid found at under bonnet power steering reservoir.no steering system leaks found at test

fluid found at under vehicle fuel tank.no fuel system leaks found at test

offside front bumper loose but still secure

Pass 10 Jul 2010 150,407 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp stays illuminated.

fluid found at power steering reservoir. NO p.a.s.leaks found at test.

fluid found at under vehicle mounted fuel tank. NO fuel leaks found at test.

Fail 10 Jul 2010 150,407 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp stays illuminated.

fluid found at power steering reservoir. NO p.a.s.leaks found at test.

fluid found at under vehicle mounted fuel tank. NO fuel leaks found at test.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 142,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 135,611 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 131,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 126,154 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 126,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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M85 JHB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 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 M85 JHB, 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 32 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 M85 JHB registered?

M85 JHB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M85 JHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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