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M279 CCR

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,639 mi
Last recorded134,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 CCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 134,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 121,619 miles

Low coolant level light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front headlight lens stonechipped

SRS light on

Fail 31 May 2012 121,619 miles

Low coolant level light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front headlight lens stonechipped

SRS light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,854 miles

Fuel Pipe To Filter Cracked

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,804 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,472 miles

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

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

slight wear on edges on offside front & nearside front tyre treads

Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,578 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 May 2006 76,982 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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M279 CCR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M279 CCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M279 CCR registered?

M279 CCR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M279 CCR safe to buy?

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