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M138 ANV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,501 mi
Last recorded161,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 161,501 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 161,501 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 150,123 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 135,571 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 135,571 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 120,935 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 120,935 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 111,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 111,668 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 100,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 88,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 72,507 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 69,632 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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M138 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M138 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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What year was M138 ANV registered?

M138 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M138 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 ANV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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