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N977 JNO

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,227 mi
Last recorded158,227 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 158,227 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 156,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 149,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 145,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 138,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 134,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,851 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 118,845 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within the (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,096 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 110,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking and slightly worn on inside edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n\s mirror cover loose

wiper smeering slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,162 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,006 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 58,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,840 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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N977 JNO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N977 JNO, 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 N977 JNO registered?

N977 JNO is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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