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N579 SDA

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

315,982 mi
Last recorded315,982 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN579 SDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 315,982 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 315,982 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 315,930 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 315,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 303,769 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 303,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 288,718 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 288,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 277,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 259,036 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 259,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N579 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N579 SDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N579 SDA?

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What year was N579 SDA registered?

N579 SDA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N579 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N579 SDA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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