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N79 FLK

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,293 mi
Last recorded162,293 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 162,293 miles

Bodywork worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 162,293 miles

Bodywork worn

Pass 16 May 2011 155,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 144,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 131,891 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 131,891 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 117,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 101,812 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 101,811 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 86,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 86,925 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 86,496 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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N79 FLK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N79 FLK, 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 N79 FLK registered?

N79 FLK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N79 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 FLK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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