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WJI 840

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,624 mi
Last recorded142,624 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 840
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 142,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 142,624 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 134,980 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,779 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 127,776 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,690 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 105,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 94,245 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 83,927 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 83,927 miles

Inner Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Inner Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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WJI 840 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJI 840, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJI 840 registered?

WJI 840 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is WJI 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJI 840 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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