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M679 DNV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,749 mi
Last recorded141,749 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe at rear corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 113,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,745 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no image or patteern (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,880 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,650 miles

Advise rear diff damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,106 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,540 miles

off side front headlamp lense cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,673 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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M679 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 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 M679 DNV, 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 32 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 M679 DNV registered?

M679 DNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 1994.

Is M679 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M679 DNV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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