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M417 AVX

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,523 mi
Last recorded237,523 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 AVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 237,523 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 218,407 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 218,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 196,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 185,945 miles

nearside steering idler bush slight freeplay

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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M417 AVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M417 AVX, 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 M417 AVX registered?

M417 AVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1994.

Is M417 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M417 AVX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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