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M411 KJW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM411 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 91h westlake (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,605 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened after market c/spring fitted more coils then standard (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

throttle cable/linkage very stiff

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,604 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened after market c/spring fitted more coils then standard (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

throttle cable/linkage very stiff

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,752 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 90,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,463 miles

fault with the throttle pedal or cable

Fail 26 Apr 2014 89,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fault with the throttle pedal or cable

Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,253 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 88,253 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 84,458 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,451 miles

front number plate fading

Fail 15 Oct 2009 81,451 miles

front number plate fading

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 71,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 71,762 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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M411 KJW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M411 KJW, 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 M411 KJW registered?

M411 KJW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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