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N779 BWB

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,460 miles

LENSE TAPE FITTED TO NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT

TYRES OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING SIDE WALLS ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 1 Mar 2012 106,455 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

TYRES OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING SIDE WALLS ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,123 miles

All four tyres have light cracks in side walls.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 101,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 99,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 97,760 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 97,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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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N779 BWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N779 BWB, 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 N779 BWB registered?

N779 BWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N779 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N779 BWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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