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M420 OHG

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,661 mi
Last recorded77,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,661 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 77,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,914 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,914 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,609 miles

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

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

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

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,313 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 61,313 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear suspension bushes cracking. †o/s/f seat belt ,belt guide split.

Pass 5 Jul 2005 57,097 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 OHG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M420 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

M420 OHG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M420 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M420 OHG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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