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M137 BBY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,565 mi
Last recorded90,565 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,565 miles

oil contamination evident at bottom of engine and underlaying components

Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,563 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

oil contamination evident at bottom of engine and underlaying components

Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,849 miles

exhaust catalytic convertor rattling

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,547 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm (min req tread dpth 1.6mm)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 73,986 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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M137 BBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M137 BBY, 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 M137 BBY registered?

M137 BBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M137 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M137 BBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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