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N235 BSX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,946 mi
Last recorded117,946 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 BSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,946 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 117,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,350 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,843 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,233 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 92,593 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,056 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 9,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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N235 BSX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 N235 BSX, 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 N235 BSX registered?

N235 BSX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N235 BSX safe to buy?

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