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M434 APU

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,374 mi
Last recorded153,374 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 APU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 153,374 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

O/s side repeater damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2011 148,697 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 148,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 144,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 20 May 2010 144,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 22 Sep 2008 137,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates discoloured

o/s/r arch dameged

Pass 20 Sep 2007 124,793 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 124,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 108,586 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 108,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M434 APU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M434 APU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M434 APU?

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What year was M434 APU registered?

M434 APU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M434 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M434 APU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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