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N679 HGH

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,116 mi
Last recorded159,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 159,116 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 159,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 143,086 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 143,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 134,956 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 134,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 120,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 120,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 May 2007 105,696 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 May 2007 105,696 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 92,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 92,826 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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N679 HGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N679 HGH, 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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N679 HGH is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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