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M21 BSW

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,706 mi
Last recorded112,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 BSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,706 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 112,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,747 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,791 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 77,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 75,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,698 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 70,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 70,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 68,834 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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M21 BSW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M21 BSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M21 BSW registered?

M21 BSW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M21 BSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 BSW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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