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M186 YGF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,817 mi
Last recorded161,817 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 161,817 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch area

engine oil leak

oil misting on n/s/f damper

oil misting on o/s/f damper

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2010 150,449 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

fuel cap seal poor

lower edge on windscreen frosty

offside front jacking point pad missing

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside trackrod end dust boot split

reverse lights inoperative

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

various oil leaks

various windscreen damage

Pass 17 Nov 2009 141,808 miles

headlamp beam images poor

nearside inner washers jet inoperative

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers damp

offside front jacking point pad missing

offside front seatbelt holster in poor condition

oil leak present

srs light on

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wear in both front lower ball joints

windscreen damaged

windscreen lower edge frosty

Fail 13 Nov 2009 141,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

headlamp beam images poor

nearside inner washers jet inoperative

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers damp

offside front jacking point pad missing

offside front seatbelt holster in poor condition

oil leak present

srs light on

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

wear in both front lower ball joints

windscreen damaged

windscreen lower edge frosty

Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,353 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s reverse not working

slight damage to windscreen

slight oil leak

slight play in both front ball joints

Pass 30 Apr 2007 117,713 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 117,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 110,583 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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M186 YGF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M186 YGF, 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 M186 YGF registered?

M186 YGF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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