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M257 XOU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,624 mi
Last recorded111,624 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 XOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,624 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Catylictic convertor rattles internally.

Rattle at front of engine

Rear and O/S/F brake pipes poor

Slight play N/S/F Track rod end and steering arm

Steering damper is damp

Washer jets poor

Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,681 miles

O/S/R tyre con limit

Steering damper / damp/ change?

Fail 24 Aug 2009 101,681 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre con limit

Steering damper / damp/ change?

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,656 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 78,127 miles

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

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

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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M257 XOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M257 XOU, 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 M257 XOU registered?

M257 XOU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M257 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M257 XOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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