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N251 BSX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 BSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,786 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,774 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 93,326 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,058 miles

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 92,058 miles

SRS lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2010 90,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,707 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,937 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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N251 BSX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N251 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 N251 BSX registered?

N251 BSX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N251 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N251 BSX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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