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ALZ 8828

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,146 mi
Last recorded120,146 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8828
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 120,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 116,648 miles

n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2010 116,646 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,264 miles

Fuel cap inop on central locking

Rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Slight movement in n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Feb 2008 107,095 miles

Oil leak on rear diff

Rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 28 Feb 2007 101,933 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 101,933 miles

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

N/s/r tyre low on tread 2mm(legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 97,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,052 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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ALZ 8828 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 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 ALZ 8828, 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 32 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 ALZ 8828 registered?

ALZ 8828 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is ALZ 8828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 8828 shows 9 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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