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M480 BLO

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,773 mi
Last recorded127,773 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 BLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 127,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 123,372 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 123,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,169 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 118,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 114,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 114,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,309 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 107,877 miles

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Pass 25 Jan 2008 105,054 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 105,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,897 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 102,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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M480 BLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M480 BLO, 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 M480 BLO registered?

M480 BLO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M480 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M480 BLO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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