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M117 BAH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,273 mi
Last recorded109,273 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 BAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 109,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 107,702 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 107,438 miles

advise ---- nearside mirror lense damaged

Fail 27 May 2015 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

advise ---- nearside mirror lense damaged

Pass 31 May 2014 106,598 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

split in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 31 May 2013 105,602 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight play in steering idler

split in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 30 May 2013 105,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust catalyst breaking up

slight play in steering idler

split in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 103,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 101,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 97,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2006 95,182 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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M117 BAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M117 BAH, 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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M117 BAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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