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M420 HPL

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,565 mi
Last recorded152,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 152,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,944 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 127,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 127,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 114,204 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,609 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

sligh play in both the front wheels

Pass 2 Aug 2011 102,547 miles

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,445 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 86,189 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 80,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,209 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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M420 HPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M420 HPL, 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 M420 HPL registered?

M420 HPL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M420 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M420 HPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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