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M138 DBY

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,785 mi
Last recorded173,785 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 173,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 162,894 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 162,894 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 151,944 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 151,944 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 142,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 135,539 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 128,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 128,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 119,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 110,781 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 DBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M138 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

M138 DBY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is M138 DBY safe to buy?

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