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M486 AEW

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,284 mi
Last recorded191,284 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 191,284 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 183,532 miles

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

Loose connection on nearside front indicator

Petrol pipe to fuel filter beginning to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2007 176,534 miles

play in nearside drop arm bush lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Jan 2006 171,095 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 171,095 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M486 AEW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M486 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M486 AEW registered?

M486 AEW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M486 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 AEW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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