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N500 JJD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,777 mi
Last recorded102,777 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 JJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 102,777 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 102,777 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 3 Jun 2006 99,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 98,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 98,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 98,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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N500 JJD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N500 JJD, 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 N500 JJD registered?

N500 JJD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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