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M437 BLF

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,008 mi
Last recorded100,008 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 100,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn smooth inner edge suspect close to cords. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flange nuts and bolts corroded.

wiper blade split on ends.

Fail 9 May 2017 100,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn smooth inner edge suspect close to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust flange nuts and bolts corroded.

wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 24 May 2016 94,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, worn smooth inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2016 94,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, worn smooth inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,167 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

N/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

O/s/f coil spring seat slightly corroded

O/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 84,795 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 79,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

spare tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 17 May 2013 79,676 miles

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

spare tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 24 May 2012 75,270 miles

high beam warning lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2011 69,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,439 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate stained

Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,439 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate stained

Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,659 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,818 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,409 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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M437 BLF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M437 BLF, 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 M437 BLF registered?

M437 BLF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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