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N116 BMC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 BMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated/crack

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,122 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 82,216 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,462 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 78,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 76,672 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,930 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,772 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 72,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,689 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 65,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,762 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 61,762 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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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N116 BMC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N116 BMC, 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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N116 BMC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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