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M393 EGV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM393 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 88,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,755 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,935 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,918 miles

slight play in both front wheels

Fail 30 Jul 2011 75,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,996 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 76,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 74,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 73,255 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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M393 EGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M393 EGV, 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 M393 EGV registered?

M393 EGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 1994.

Is M393 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M393 EGV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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