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M160 BBK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 129,432 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 129,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 126,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 122,225 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty and slight leak

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

front number plate cracked

front top suspension arms slight movement

front wheel bearings slight play

front wings and rear wheel arches starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear diff slight leak

rear floors, chassis and inner sills starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear subframe bushes starting to crack/ perish

steering idler slight movement

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,330 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

front wings and rear wheel arches starting to rust

inner sills and rear chassis starting to rust

metal fuel pipes and unions starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front and rear doors starting to rust

offside front tyre tread outer edge worn to 1.6mm

ofside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear diff slight leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,301 miles

both front lower ball joint cover boots split

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear floors starting to rust

s r s light stays on

Fail 7 Mar 2008 108,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front lower ball joint cover boots split

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear floors starting to rust

s r s light stays on

Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,612 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

offside front wheel bearing slight play

rear diff slight leak

s r s light stays on

spare tyre is flat

Pass 3 Mar 2006 94,421 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

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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M160 BBK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc 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 M160 BBK, 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 M160 BBK registered?

M160 BBK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M160 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M160 BBK 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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