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BHZ 2979

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 2979
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 114,482 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 114,482 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 225,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s steering arm slightly play.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 218,850 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres + o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2007 215,573 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 215,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 213,617 miles

Steering column top bearing replaced, slight movement in column.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 213,601 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 190,353 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2005 190,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BHZ 2979 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHZ 2979, 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 BHZ 2979 registered?

BHZ 2979 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is BHZ 2979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 2979 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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