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M460 PTM

1994 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,512 mi
Last recorded165,512 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM460 PTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 165,512 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 165,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 161,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalytic converton worn and rattling inside.

Fail 5 Jul 2008 161,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

catalytic converton worn and rattling inside.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 156,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

anti-slip pad missing from parking brake pedal

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2007 156,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

anti-slip pad missing from parking brake pedal

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 147,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 173,986 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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M460 PTM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M460 PTM, 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 M460 PTM registered?

M460 PTM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M460 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M460 PTM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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