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M234 XKA

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,221 mi
Last recorded154,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 XKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 154,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 154,221 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 149,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 149,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 145,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 145,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 140,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 137,280 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 125,810 miles

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

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

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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M234 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M234 XKA, 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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M234 XKA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 1994.

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