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N226 BYC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,383 mi
Last recorded156,383 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 156,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 155,267 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 155,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive further inspection strongly advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly perished! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 152,877 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 152,877 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 150,496 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 147,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 144,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 141,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 137,348 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 124,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 123,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 117,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 112,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 107,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 101,426 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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N226 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N226 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 N226 BYC registered?

N226 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1995.

Is N226 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 BYC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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