MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
front propshaft cupling bush split
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
front propshaft cupling bush split
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
auxillary drive belt grooves perished/split.
front registraion plate damaged.
front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.
fuel filler cap sealing rubber perished.
horn sounds weak/harsh.
near side front steering idler shows play.
near side rear tyre side wall is damaged.
off and near side front headlamp aim/pattern weak.
off and near side front tyres are perished with uneven wear.
off and near side rear tyres are perished.
under vehicle oil contamination.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N179 DVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 N179 DVW, 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 30 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 N179 DVW registered?
N179 DVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 1996.
Is N179 DVW safe to buy?
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