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M404 OEL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,358 mi
Last recorded101,358 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM404 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 101,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 95,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,436 miles

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

front down pipe heat shield poor condition

off side rear parking brake appears to need repair or adjustment

Fail 8 Oct 2014 93,411 miles

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

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

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

front down pipe heat shield poor condition

off side rear parking brake appears to need repair or adjustment

Pass 10 Oct 2013 89,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both side front tyres worn low on tread inner edge

front exhaust heat shield poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn low inner edge

front exhaust down pipe heat shield poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,655 miles

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

exhaust down pipe heat shield corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc poor condition

both rear brake disc poor condition

exhaust down pipe heat shield corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both side front brake disc poor condition

exhaust down pipe has local corrosion

steering mechanism both side has slight play

wiper blade poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,238 miles

front exhaust rusty condition

front tyres wearing on the edges slightly

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,291 miles

Advise left headlamp aim adjusted.

Advise left rear tyre side wall slightly perished.

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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M404 OEL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M404 OEL, 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 M404 OEL registered?

M404 OEL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M404 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M404 OEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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