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N486 BMF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,673 mi
Last recorded63,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 BMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,673 miles

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

engine bay covers

Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay covers

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,903 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,752 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,084 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,896 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,326 miles

both lower arm pin and bushes have slight wear

o/s/r wheel rim damaged on edge

Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both lower arm pin and bushes have slight wear

o/s/r wheel rim damaged on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,700 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

rear exhaust system has a slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,156 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,097 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in idle arm bush

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,097 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in idle arm bush

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,934 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 42,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,583 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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N486 BMF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N486 BMF, 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 N486 BMF registered?

N486 BMF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1995.

Is N486 BMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N486 BMF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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