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N572 JFM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,101 mi
Last recorded172,101 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN572 JFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2020 172,101 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 171,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 170,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 170,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 167,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 166,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 166,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 166,019 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 166,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 164,996 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 164,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 164,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 159,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 159,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 149,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 141,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 138,245 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 138,245 miles

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 132,450 miles

nearside front idler arm bush has play

Pass 29 Aug 2006 127,958 miles

front tyres wearing on edges †slight play in nearside idler arm bush †slight play in both bottom ball joints

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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N572 JFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N572 JFM, 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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N572 JFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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