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N315 BYC

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,803 mi
Last recorded253,803 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 253,803 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 253,803 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 250,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 244,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play found in steering rack (ball joints).

Pass 17 Sep 2014 233,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 220,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 206,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 193,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 178,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 162,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 144,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 131,211 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 131,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 108,388 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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N315 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N315 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 N315 BYC registered?

N315 BYC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 1995.

Is N315 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N315 BYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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