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M779 CPV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,625 mi
Last recorded156,625 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 CPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 156,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 153,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 139,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 3 Nov 2010 139,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2009 132,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 121,584 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,509 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 111,260 miles

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

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

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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M779 CPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M779 CPV, 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 M779 CPV registered?

M779 CPV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M779 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M779 CPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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