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M174 EDX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,293 mi
Last recorded163,293 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 163,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 153,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 143,410 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 143,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 138,194 miles

outer sills covered

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

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

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and wearing on edges

offside front headlamp lens damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2008 130,439 miles

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

cat heatshield insecure

front number plate damaged

nearside front mumper slight damage

offside front headlamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2007 122,557 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper light damage

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and outer sidewall cut and scuffed

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2006 113,151 miles

slight play near side front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2005 104,894 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

off side rear tyre on 1.6 legal limit on outer edge

rear brake discs rusty

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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M174 EDX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M174 EDX, 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 M174 EDX registered?

M174 EDX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M174 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M174 EDX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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