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M789 PNF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,540 mi
Last recorded102,540 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM789 PNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,540 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,385 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,854 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 91,854 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,944 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,051 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 80,051 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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 79,742 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 75,484 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 75,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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M789 PNF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M789 PNF, 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 M789 PNF registered?

M789 PNF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M789 PNF safe to buy?

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