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M79 TSS

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 TSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,891 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,721 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,640 miles

front indicators slight white

rear diff oil leak

slight binding n/s/f brake

slight corrosion on all discs

Fail 15 Nov 2011 83,640 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front indicators slight white

rear diff oil leak

slight binding n/s/f brake

slight corrosion on all discs

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,047 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 83,047 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

feul pipe badly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,661 miles

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

all tyres close to limit (3mm) legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 30 Oct 2009 78,661 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all tyres close to limit (3mm) legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 73,664 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak at diff

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,688 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipe corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,769 miles

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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M79 TSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M79 TSS, 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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M79 TSS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 1995.

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