MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake pads low
Oil leak from rear axel
Power steering hose damp
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
both rear tyres close to limit
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N879 CME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 N879 CME, 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 30 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 N879 CME registered?
N879 CME is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 1996.
Is N879 CME safe to buy?
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