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M160 ALK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 ALK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,661 miles

slight play at steering drop arm bush

slight play steering wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,241 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 81,282 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 81,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 72,720 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,095 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 66,693 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,693 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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M160 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M160 ALK, 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 M160 ALK registered?

M160 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is M160 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M160 ALK shows 14 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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