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M159 BLD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,351 mi
Last recorded61,351 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 BLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,351 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,835 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 55,973 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 52,990 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,457 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,885 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 46,885 miles

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

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

1 of 2 offside rear marker lights not working

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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M159 BLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M159 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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What year was M159 BLD registered?

M159 BLD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M159 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 BLD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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