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N224 BYC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,438 mi
Last recorded172,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 172,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 172,438 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 163,771 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 163,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

slight play in n/s tie rod

Fail 23 Jul 2008 155,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 155,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 147,692 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 147,611 miles

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

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

creeking from drivers side rear wheel,nail in passenger side front tyre and worn on outer edge.drivers side front tyre has nail hole in tread and worn on outer edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 138,450 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 138,448 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 128,576 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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N224 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N224 BYC, 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 N224 BYC registered?

N224 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N224 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 BYC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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