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N989 JGH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,407 mi
Last recorded43,407 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 JGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 43,407 miles

diff has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,565 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 33,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,571 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 27,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 27,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,251 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 22,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 20,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,289 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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N989 JGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 N989 JGH, 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 N989 JGH registered?

N989 JGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N989 JGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N989 JGH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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