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M183 NPK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 NPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016
Fail 13 Jan 2016

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 119,500 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plateneeds to be changed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 112,974 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 112,973 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,213 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 105,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,352 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 97,301 miles

Coolant leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,301 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 96,365 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2006 91,252 miles

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

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

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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M183 NPK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M183 NPK, 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 M183 NPK registered?

M183 NPK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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