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SJI 3990

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,560 mi
Last recorded152,560 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 3990
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 152,560 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 150,849 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 140,875 miles

front wiper slightly worn

fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 27 Jul 2009 140,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wiper slightly worn

fuel smell under bonnet

Pass 25 Jun 2008 129,339 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 129,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 119,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 104,287 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 95,065 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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SJI 3990 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJI 3990, 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 SJI 3990 registered?

SJI 3990 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for SJI 3990 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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