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M43 TWT

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,929 mi
Last recorded185,929 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 TWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 185,929 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 185,924 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper inner wing corrosion

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

steering box has free play

Pass 16 Feb 2015 181,378 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 175,393 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 175,391 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 168,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 160,399 miles

corrosion present vehicle underside

Fail 1 Mar 2012 159,846 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion present vehicle underside

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,033 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 75,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,144 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 65,123 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 68,056 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,154 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 66,240 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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M43 TWT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M43 TWT, 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 M43 TWT registered?

M43 TWT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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