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M796 PNF

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 PNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 109,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,045 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 101,773 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 101,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,771 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 92,771 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 81,497 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 81,497 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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M796 PNF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M796 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 M796 PNF registered?

M796 PNF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 1995.

Is M796 PNF safe to buy?

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