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N249 BMD

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,721 mi
Last recorded169,721 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 BMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 169,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 161,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 160,531 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 160,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 158,428 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 158,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 156,148 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 156,123 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Under sealed all under body

Pass 31 Aug 2010 156,123 miles

Under sealed all under body

Pass 27 Feb 2007 154,361 miles

advise small amount of play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2006 140,434 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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N249 BMD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N249 BMD, 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 N249 BMD registered?

N249 BMD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 1995.

Is N249 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 BMD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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