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M426 NKR

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 NKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,201 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake pipe feral rusty

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2019 114,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake pipe feral rusty

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,897 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,506 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,802 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all four tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,175 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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M426 NKR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M426 NKR, 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 M426 NKR registered?

M426 NKR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M426 NKR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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