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M171 FRH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,349 mi
Last recorded135,349 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 FRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 135,349 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 135,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 129,907 miles

Note SRS light will be a testable item from 01/01/2012

Fail 29 Dec 2011 129,907 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note SRS light will be a testable item from 01/01/2012

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 124,506 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 119,526 miles

front prop shaft coupling wqrn

rear brakepads could be getting thin

Fail 28 Dec 2009 119,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front prop shaft coupling wqrn

rear brakepads could be getting thin

Pass 17 Jun 2008 118,094 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 118,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front,* both rear tyres cracking inside tread and walls

Pass 27 Jun 2007 115,465 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heat shields around front pipe and catalyst are loose and rattle

Fail 27 Jun 2007 115,465 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heat shields around front pipe and catalyst are loose and rattle

Pass 3 Jul 2006 111,344 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

high level brake light has been disconnected

oil leak

slight corrosion evident to rear steel brake pipes

slight judder from front and rear disc brakes reccommend discs when pads are due

Fail 27 Jun 2006 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

corrosion evident to steel brake pipes

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2005 107,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M171 FRH 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 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 M171 FRH, 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 M171 FRH registered?

M171 FRH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 1994.

Is M171 FRH safe to buy?

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