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M286 AGH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,905 mi
Last recorded191,905 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 AGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 191,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 183,800 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 183,800 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

slight diff oil leak

slight lift on nearside ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2010 175,003 miles

handbrake exc-travel

surface corrosion on offside nearside front & rear coil springs

Pass 29 Oct 2009 165,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 165,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside nearside front indicators slightly cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2008 150,350 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 150,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 147,068 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 140,099 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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M286 AGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M286 AGH, 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 M286 AGH registered?

M286 AGH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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