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M473 SHD

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 SHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,006 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

metal fuel pipe at the rear fuel filter is very rusty but not leaking at the time of the test

n/s/f and o/s/f inner and outer track rod ends have slight play in ball joints

slight play in steering box drop arm bush

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 5 Aug 2006 85,794 miles

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

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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M473 SHD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M473 SHD, 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 M473 SHD registered?

M473 SHD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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