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M23 ALK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 ALK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2011 130,696 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/ pitted/corroded on inner face

rear tyres wearing expotientially on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 127,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 125,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 119,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 116,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 113,194 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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M23 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M23 ALK, 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 M23 ALK registered?

M23 ALK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M23 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 ALK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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