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M47 EFK

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 EFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,762 miles

offside front l;ower balljoint has slight lift

offside front metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear subframe has slight corrosion at mount area

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,063 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front wings corroded

both rear quarter pannels corroded

exhaust systrm deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 89,111 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 86,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 82,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,488 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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M47 EFK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M47 EFK, 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 M47 EFK registered?

M47 EFK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M47 EFK safe to buy?

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