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M120 ANV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,928 mi
Last recorded152,928 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 152,928 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 152,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 152,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 151,434 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 150,725 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2010 150,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 149,766 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 149,766 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 141,402 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 141,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,562 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 132,250 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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M120 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc 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 M120 ANV, 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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M120 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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