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M79 GVV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2011 137,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 134,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 128,011 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 123,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 121,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 114,624 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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M79 GVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M79 GVV, 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 M79 GVV registered?

M79 GVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M79 GVV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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