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M214 BEY

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,680 mi
Last recorded81,680 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 BEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,680 miles

all brake discs are badly corroded advise replacement

corrosion on both front and n/s rear wheel arches

corrosion on n/s front brake pipe advise grease

corrosion on rear of chassis

front indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replace

rear tyres are cracked and worn to 2mm advise replacement

Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all brake discs are badly corroded advise replacement

corrosion on both front and n/s rear wheel arches

corrosion on n/s front brake pipe advise grease

corrosion on rear of chassis

front indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replace

rear tyres are cracked and worn to 2mm advise replacement

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,669 miles

front indicator bulbs are badly faded

rear tyres are worn to 3mm and cracked advise replace

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust catalyst is rattling

front indicator bulbs are badly faded

rear tyres are worn to 3mm and cracked advise replace

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,138 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 80,138 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on at times

engine gearbox and differential oil leaks

front indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replace

n/s rear brake pipe is corroded advise replace

oil residue on steering damper

rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,358 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet badge broken off

corrosion on exhaust

f+r brake discs corroded

front flasher bulbs faded

front pipe heatshields corroded

oil leaks

rear diff area damp

rear tyres on 3mm

scratches on body

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2008 72,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 66,520 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,499 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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M214 BEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol 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 M214 BEY, 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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M214 BEY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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