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M475 MVV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM475 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,766 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre at minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arm rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering linkage ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded at junction with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes imbalanced and fluctuating. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 95,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps, aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre at minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arm rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre perished and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering linkage ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded at junction with hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes imbalanced and fluctuating. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,374 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 93,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,683 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,575 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 73,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,738 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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M475 MVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M475 MVV, 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 M475 MVV registered?

M475 MVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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