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M26 BAH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,958 mi
Last recorded143,958 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 BAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 143,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 137,494 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 137,493 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 128,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 128,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 120,198 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 120,197 miles

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 94,445 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,992 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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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M26 BAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M26 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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What year was M26 BAH registered?

M26 BAH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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