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M262 RRC

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 RRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 143,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 132,112 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2011 132,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 118,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 113,061 miles

both front brake flexies getting perished

engine oil leak

front discs getting worn

front pads low

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

some accident damage offside front wheel rim

some play both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2007 110,616 miles

brake pipes to front and rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

front anti roll bar mounting and end bushes getting perished

some play steering idlers

Pass 5 Sep 2006 108,002 miles

front/rear pads half worn

n/s mirror damaged

some play n/s bottom ball joint

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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M262 RRC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc 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 M262 RRC, 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 M262 RRC registered?

M262 RRC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M262 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M262 RRC 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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