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IKZ 7765

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,266 mi
Last recorded141,266 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 7765
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 141,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 141,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,019 miles

Door bottoms corroded

Ignition barrel removed

Fail 22 Feb 2017 136,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Door bottoms corroded

Ignition barrel removed

Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

nearside front door bottom corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2014 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

front + rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes at rear poor condition

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inside edge on legal limit

slight chip in windscreen

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 16 Feb 2012 112,987 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 112,953 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 107,324 miles

slight chip in screen

Pass 11 Feb 2010 97,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake appoaching last reserve of travel

Fail 10 Feb 2010 97,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake appoaching last reserve of travel

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,015 miles

1 nearside rear side light not working

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

slight blow exhaust

Fail 28 Oct 2008 85,013 miles

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

1 nearside rear side light not working

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

slight blow exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,941 miles

exhaust cover loose

rear nearside tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2006 70,895 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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IKZ 7765 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 IKZ 7765, 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 IKZ 7765 registered?

IKZ 7765 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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