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M296 VCH

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 VCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 116,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 109,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 103,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 95,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,913 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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M296 VCH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M296 VCH, 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 M296 VCH registered?

M296 VCH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M296 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M296 VCH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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