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CCZ 2871

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCZ 2871
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 108,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,454 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 106,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,376 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 104,367 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 101,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,114 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 92,299 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 92,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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CCZ 2871 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CCZ 2871, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CCZ 2871?

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What year was CCZ 2871 registered?

CCZ 2871 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is CCZ 2871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCZ 2871 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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