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FIL 6696

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 6696
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,456 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 113,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,022 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 110,978 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 108,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,502 miles

catalyst rattling

Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 101,604 miles

slight play both front wheels

Pass 6 Apr 2006 98,889 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 98,833 miles

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

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

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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FIL 6696 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FIL 6696, 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

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What year was FIL 6696 registered?

FIL 6696 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is FIL 6696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 6696 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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