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N498 BMF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 BMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,987 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 105,987 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,808 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 103,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,654 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,775 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 98,586 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,810 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,782 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 78,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 75,108 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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N498 BMF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N498 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 N498 BMF registered?

N498 BMF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N498 BMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N498 BMF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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