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M162 TJO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,604 mi
Last recorded92,604 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,604 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 92,545 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 76,850 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 76,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,987 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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M162 TJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M162 TJO, 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 M162 TJO registered?

M162 TJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M162 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M162 TJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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