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N101 JDE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,185 mi
Last recorded180,185 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 JDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 180,185 miles

doors and wheel arches corroded, may become jagged if left unattended

engine oil leak, and engine oil level low

new brake pipe may need to be more securely fitted in the near future

Fail 18 Mar 2013 180,160 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

doors and wheel arches corroded, may become jagged if left unattended

engine oil leak, and engine oil level low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 170,269 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 170,269 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 158,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 158,738 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear number plates deteriorating, require attention

Pass 17 Mar 2010 144,856 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 144,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 131,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens temp repair made

Fail 13 Mar 2009 131,555 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens temp repair made

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 119,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,052 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 88,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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N101 JDE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N101 JDE, 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 N101 JDE registered?

N101 JDE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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