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M39 BGP

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,884 mi
Last recorded94,884 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 BGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 94,884 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front both indicator lens is covered with tape

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both lens is covered with tape

Pass 2 May 2019 84,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front both indicator lens is covered with tape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both lens is covered with tape

Pass 4 May 2018 76,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner - temporary fix (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 70,640 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 70,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 62,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,565 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,506 miles

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

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

both rear inner cv gaitors are slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 32,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 31,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,637 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 May 2010 30,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,628 miles

Both front wheel bearings have play.

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn - knocking noise.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 26,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,152 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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M39 BGP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M39 BGP, 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 M39 BGP registered?

M39 BGP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M39 BGP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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