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M283 PHH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,081 mi
Last recorded110,081 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 PHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 93,982 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 93,982 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,873 miles

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

front wings rusty

n/s/f tyre soft

rear under body rurty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from engine area

propshaft front rubber joint has play

Fail 29 Apr 2013 86,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from engine area

propshaft front rubber joint has play

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,817 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wing rusty

rear brakes has scraping noise

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,680 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 78,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,918 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR TYRES 2mm IN PLACES

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,918 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

REAR TYRES 2mm IN PLACES

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 700,089 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,484 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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M283 PHH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M283 PHH, 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 M283 PHH registered?

M283 PHH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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