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N206 BHE

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,144 mi
Last recorded137,144 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 BHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 137,144 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil level low

park brake shoes screeching / noisy

spare wheel missing

steering nearside off-centre / idler bushe mount weakened

Fail 24 Aug 2010 137,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil level low

park brake shoes screeching / noisy

spare wheel missing

steering nearside off-centre / idler bushe mount weakened

Pass 10 Jul 2009 112,518 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f indicator slight white

rear diff leaking oil

steering wheel slight worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 170,875 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 170,875 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 137,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 103,055 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 96,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 91,836 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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N206 BHE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N206 BHE, 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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N206 BHE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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