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M958 NPJ

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,370 mi
Last recorded128,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM958 NPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 128,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 128,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 126,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 126,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 126,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2014 126,210 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 122,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 119,218 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 112,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wishbone rear rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 112,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wishbone rear rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 105,429 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 105,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 102,370 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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M958 NPJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M958 NPJ, 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 M958 NPJ registered?

M958 NPJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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