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IBZ 3400

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,213 mi
Last recorded164,213 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 3400
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 164,213 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 164,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 155,520 miles

o/s/f door sticking from inside ..still operational

Fail 18 Dec 2009 155,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f door sticking from inside ..still operational

Pass 2 Dec 2008 153,030 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 153,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 127,341 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 127,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 102,177 miles

f/b/pads low

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

o/s/f outer b/pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

water leak

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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IBZ 3400 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 IBZ 3400, 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 IBZ 3400?

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What year was IBZ 3400 registered?

IBZ 3400 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is IBZ 3400 safe to buy?

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