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N179 FCA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,168 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 78,167 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,966 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 50,737 miles

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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N179 FCA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N179 FCA, 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 N179 FCA registered?

N179 FCA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1995.

Is N179 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 FCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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