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M457 YGO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,408 mi
Last recorded140,408 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 140,408 miles

Corrosion to floor

Front Tyres worn low on edges

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken and repaired

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

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

O/S/R Light Lense cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 140,408 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to floor

Front Tyres worn low on edges

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken and repaired

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

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

O/S/R Light Lense cracked

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2009 131,029 miles

Corrosion to floorpan

Engine oil leak

Exhaust downpipe heatsheild loose

Fail 2 Oct 2009 131,029 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion to floorpan

Engine oil leak

Exhaust downpipe heatsheild loose

Pass 26 Sep 2008 120,763 miles

Exhaust downpipe heatsheild loose

Exhaust system corroded

O/S/R Light lense cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 111,370 miles

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

Rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2006 103,658 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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M457 YGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M457 YGO, 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 M457 YGO registered?

M457 YGO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1994.

Is M457 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M457 YGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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