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N86 JBY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,882 mi
Last recorded157,882 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 157,882 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Nov 2014 157,761 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2013 153,723 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 153,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 149,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 145,047 miles

steering damper maybe leaking

Fail 2 Nov 2011 145,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

steering damper maybe leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 138,451 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

steering damper maybe leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2009 135,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 126,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 119,116 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 109,814 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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N86 JBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N86 JBY, 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 N86 JBY registered?

N86 JBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is N86 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N86 JBY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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