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M228 ANV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,631 mi
Last recorded121,631 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 91,685 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,886 miles

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

corrosion to suspension mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,337 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 74,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 70,327 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 68,794 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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M228 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M228 ANV, 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 M228 ANV registered?

M228 ANV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M228 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 ANV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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