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M139 BLD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,889 mi
Last recorded109,889 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 BLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 109,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 109,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,677 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,829 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,261 miles

f/o/s shock weeping

oil leak

all discs worn

c/o slow to drop

r/n/s outer door handle inoperative

r/n/s tyre badly curbed and curbed at outer wall

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,381 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

car in genral noted rusty underneth

center exhaust braket starting to crack

exhaust noted very rusty

front brake discs noted worn

parking brake adjustment poor

r/o/s tyre valve badly perished

rear brake discs noted worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,438 miles

B.E.T failed, cat converter lazy

both front headlight patterns poor

f/o/s shock absorber damp

f/o/s tyre wearing on the outer edge

oil noted around the engine and gearbox

oil noted around the rear diff

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

underneath of the vehicle noted rusty in places

Fail 3 Aug 2010 104,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emitions slow to drop

exhaust rusty

f/o/s shock weeping

headlamps poor

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 104,518 miles

emitions slow to drop

exhaust rusty

f/o/s shock weeping

headlamps poor

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 103,455 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

dampness noted around steering dampner

f/o/s shock weeping

front wiper poor

oil noted around diff

screw noted tyre on the edge of the inner tread, not repairable.

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,988 miles

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s tyre badly worn at outer edge

n/s headlamp poor

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 100,872 miles

both front headlight reflectors noted poor

centre exhaust mountain noted cracked at weld

down pipe heat shield noted rattling

metal fuel pipe by the fuel tank noted rusty

oil leak noted from the engine

Pass 27 May 2006 97,434 miles

slight oil leak noted from engine.

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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M139 BLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M139 BLD, 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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M139 BLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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