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N979 OHV

1995 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

207,590 mi
Last recorded207,590 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 207,590 miles

*** front airbox pipework insecure to throttle body, rubber deterioration ***

*** rear diff and front propshaft area noisey/rattle on reverse ***

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal antislip deteriorating

centre brake light partially works

engine smokey

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear lamp cracked

steering idler ball joints has developed movement

Fail 6 Aug 2012 207,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

*** front airbox pipework insecure to throttle body, rubber deterioration ***

*** rear diff and front propshaft area noisey/rattle on reverse ***

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal antislip deteriorating

centre brake light partially works

engine smokey

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear lamp cracked

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

steering idler ball joints has developed movement

Pass 1 Aug 2011 199,794 miles

1] nearside rear reverse light not workin g .. 2] offside rear lamp broken

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 199,794 miles

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

1] nearside rear reverse light not workin g .. 2] offside rear lamp broken

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 194,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 194,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 187,090 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 187,090 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 176,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 176,871 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 163,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

revers light n/s

Fail 1 Aug 2007 163,786 miles

revers light n/s

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 149,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tracking required

Fail 9 Aug 2006 149,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tracking required

Pass 25 Jul 2005 134,121 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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N979 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N979 OHV, 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 N979 OHV registered?

N979 OHV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 1995.

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