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M126 BAH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,770 mi
Last recorded160,770 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 BAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 160,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 155,346 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 155,346 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 149,875 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 148,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 148,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 148,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 148,792 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 148,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 145,959 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 145,959 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 145,458 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 145,458 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear light (inner) not working

Pass 10 Jul 2012 143,465 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 143,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 141,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 141,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 138,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,973 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 131,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 127,474 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 127,474 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 121,862 miles

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear axle

Pass 16 Jun 2006 116,834 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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M126 BAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M126 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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M126 BAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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