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M461 CNJ

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

293,130 mi
Last recorded293,130 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 CNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 293,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 293,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 290,712 miles

n/s sill/floor damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2010 290,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s sill/floor damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 287,401 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 275,392 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 268,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 254,733 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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M461 CNJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M461 CNJ, 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 M461 CNJ registered?

M461 CNJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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