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M239 ROS

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 ROS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,007 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 92,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,967 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,260 miles

Slight lift at both front outer lower ball joints.Not excessive.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 73,260 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front indicators light becoming white.

Parking brake travel.

Slight lift at both front lower outer ball joints.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,963 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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M239 ROS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M239 ROS, 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 M239 ROS registered?

M239 ROS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M239 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M239 ROS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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