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M995 RJA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,709 mi
Last recorded144,709 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM995 RJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 144,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 144,590 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 123,413 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 123,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 110,796 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 110,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,760 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 105,760 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M995 RJA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M995 RJA, 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 M995 RJA registered?

M995 RJA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M995 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M995 RJA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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